Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
clavata
ID:
526230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 11: 311 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525562



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis clavata
  • Club-shaped Scaphyglottis
  • Scaphyglottis


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Description

Scaphyglottis clavata (also called Clavate Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a rounded crown and a short stem with a greyish-brown bark. The leaves are simple and have a glossy texture. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small capsules. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphyglottis clavata has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis clavata is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis clavata

Scaphyglottis clavata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Scaphyglottis clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis clavata?

Scaphyglottis clavata

What is the common name of Scaphyglottis clavata?

Club-shaped Scaphyglottis

Where is Scaphyglottis clavata found?

Scaphyglottis clavata is found in Central and South America

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,

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