Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
prolifera
ID:
306078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(5): 15 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305410



Common Names

  • Prolifera Orchid
  • Scaphyglottis Orchid
  • Prolifera Cattleya


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Synonyms

  • Isochilus proliferus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Ponera mapiriensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis cuneata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis gracilis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis wercklei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Tetragamestus gracilis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Scaphyglottis prolifera (also called 'Proliferous Scaphyglottis', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It is native to South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis prolifera is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphyglottis prolifera is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis prolifera is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis prolifera

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

Scaphyglottis prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis prolifera?

Scaphyglottis prolifera

What is the common name of Scaphyglottis prolifera?

Proliferous Scaphyglottis

What is the family of Scaphyglottis prolifera?

Orchidaceae

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