Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurea
ID:
305991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Foldats

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Venez. 2: 381 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305323



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis aurea
  • Golden Scaphyglottis
  • Scaphyglottis


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Synonyms

  • Scaphyglottis genychila Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis ruberrima aurea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Tetragamestus aureus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Hexisea aurea (Rchb.f.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Maxillaria ruberrima aurea (Rchb.f.) Christenson [unknown]

Description

Scaphyglottis aurea (also called 'Golden', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single, large, elliptic leaf at the base. The plant grows in humid forests and grasslands, and blooms in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphyglottis aurea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis aurea is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis aurea

Scaphyglottis aurea is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Scaphyglottis aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis aurea?

Scaphyglottis aurea

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis aurea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Scaphyglottis aurea?

Up to 8 cm in height

Species in the Scaphyglottis genus

Scaphyglottis acostaei, Scaphyglottis amparoana, Scaphyglottis arctata, Scaphyglottis atwoodii, Scaphyglottis aurea, Scaphyglottis behrii, Scaphyglottis bicallosa, Scaphyglottis bicornis, Scaphyglottis bifida, Scaphyglottis bilineata, Scaphyglottis boliviensis, Scaphyglottis caricalensis, Scaphyglottis chlorantha, Scaphyglottis chocoana, Scaphyglottis condorana, Scaphyglottis conferta, Scaphyglottis confusa, Scaphyglottis corallorrhiza, Scaphyglottis crurigera, Scaphyglottis densa, Scaphyglottis dunstervillei, Scaphyglottis fasciculata, Scaphyglottis felskyi, Scaphyglottis fusiformis, Scaphyglottis geminata, Scaphyglottis gentryi, Scaphyglottis gigantea, Scaphyglottis graminifolia, Scaphyglottis grandiflora, Scaphyglottis hirtzii, Scaphyglottis hondurensis, Scaphyglottis jimenezii, Scaphyglottis laevilabium, Scaphyglottis leucantha, Scaphyglottis limonensis, Scaphyglottis lindeniana, Scaphyglottis livida, Scaphyglottis longicaulis, Scaphyglottis mesocopis, Scaphyglottis michelangeliorum, Scaphyglottis micrantha, Scaphyglottis minutiflora, Scaphyglottis modesta, Scaphyglottis monspirrae, Scaphyglottis pachybulbon, Scaphyglottis panamensis, Scaphyglottis prolifera, Scaphyglottis propinqua, Scaphyglottis pulchella, Scaphyglottis punctulata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-186709: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Ernesto Foldats (1925-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foldats' in the authors string.