Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
punctulata
ID:
306083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 47 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305415



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis punctulata
  • Punctulata Orchid
  • Dot Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ponera punctulata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pseudoponera dussii (Cogn.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Pseudoponera punctulata (Rchb.f.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis arundinacea Hort.Petrop. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis isochiloides (Regel) Foldats [unknown]
  • Tetragamestus isochiloides Regel [unknown]
  • Epidendrum dussii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Helleriella punctulata (Rchb.f.) Garay & H.R.Sweet [unknown]

Description

Scaphyglottis punctulata (also called Spotted Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and meadows, and has a single stem with two or three leaves at the base. The flowers are yellow-green in color and have a waxy texture.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis punctulata 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 punctulata 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 punctulata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis punctulata

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

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-186792: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.