Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
behrii
ID:
305993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 219 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305325



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis behrii
  • Behr's Scaphyglottis
  • Scaphyglottis


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Synonyms

  • Ponera albida Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ponera behrii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis alba Rolfe [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis albida Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis bradeorum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis guatemalensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis pauciflora Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis sanctae-martae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis stenotepala (Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Hexadesmia stenopetala Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Hexadesmia stenotepala Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Scaphyglottis behrii (also called 'Behr's', 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 behrii 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 behrii 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 behrii 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 behrii

Scaphyglottis behrii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Scaphyglottis behrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis behrii?

Scaphyglottis behrii

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis behrii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Scaphyglottis behrii?

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-186710: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.