Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
densa
ID:
306018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) B.R.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64(4): 258. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305350



Common Names

  • Densa Orchid
  • Scaphyglottis Orchid
  • Densa Cattleya


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Synonyms

  • Pachystele densa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystelis densa (Schltr.) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Scaphyglottis densa (also called 'Dense', 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 densa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphyglottis densa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis densa 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 densa

Scaphyglottis densa is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Scaphyglottis densa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis densa?

Scaphyglottis densa

What is the common name of Scaphyglottis densa?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis densa?

Tropical rainforests 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-186733: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Bryan Roger Adams (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Adams' in the authors string.