Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
306038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 59 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305370



Common Names

  • Graminifolia Orchid
  • Scaphyglottis Orchid
  • Graminifolia Cattleya


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Synonyms

  • Ponera rosea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ponera violacea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis antonii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis boliviana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis loretorensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis rosea Hook. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis violacea (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cladobium violaceum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fernandezia graminifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphyglottis graminifolia has small, yellow flowers that are borne in dense, terminal clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis graminifolia 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 graminifolia

Scaphyglottis graminifolia is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Scaphyglottis graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis graminifolia?

Scaphyglottis graminifolia

What is the common name of Scaphyglottis graminifolia?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis graminifolia?

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:657249-1: Based on the initial data import