Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
306094

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 254 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305426



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis sessiliflora
  • Sessiliflora Orchid
  • Sessile-flowered Orchid


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Description

Scaphyglottis sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered 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 sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphyglottis sessiliflora 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 sessiliflora is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as a mix of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept moist but not soggy and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis sessiliflora

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

Scaphyglottis sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis sessiliflora?

Scaphyglottis sessiliflora

What is the common name of Scaphyglottis sessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered Scaphyglottis

What is the family of Scaphyglottis sessiliflora?

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-186801: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Roger Adams (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Adams' in the authors string.