Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2013
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 301 (2013)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337586
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Scaphyglottis Rangelii
 - Rangelii Orchid
 - Rangelii Epidendrum
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Scaphyglottis rangelii (also called Rangel's Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb with a short rhizome and linear leaves. It is native to Colombia and grows in montane forests.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Scaphyglottis rangelii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Scaphyglottis rangelii is small and yellow. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Scaphyglottis rangelii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Scaphyglottis rangelii
                        
                            Scaphyglottis rangelii is native to Colombia. It can be found in the tropical regions of the country.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Scaphyglottis rangelii FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Scaphyglottis rangelii?
Rangel's Scaphyglottis
What is the optimal soil pH for Scaphyglottis rangelii?
6.5-7.5
What is the optimal temperature for Scaphyglottis rangelii?
60-75 degrees Fahrenheit
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,