Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 456 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305330
Common Names
- Scaphyglottis bilineata
- Two-Lined Scaphyglottis
- Scaphyglottis
Synonyms
- Ponera bilineata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Scaphyglottis lueckelii I.Bock [unknown]
Description
Scaphyglottis bilineata (also called 'Two-lined', 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 bilineata 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 bilineata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphyglottis bilineata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize the plant in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Scaphyglottis bilineata
Scaphyglottis bilineata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Scaphyglottis bilineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis bilineata?
Scaphyglottis bilineata
What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis bilineata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the size of Scaphyglottis bilineata?
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,