Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
obtusisepala
ID:
1329372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 2 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341826



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis obtusisepala
  • Obtusisepala Scaphyglottis
  • Obtusisepala


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Description

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala (also called Obtuse-Sepaled Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf and a single white flower with yellow spots. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis obtusisepala

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis obtusisepala?

Scaphyglottis obtusisepala

What type of plant is Scaphyglottis obtusisepala?

Orchid

Where is Scaphyglottis obtusisepala native to?

Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.