Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
312145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 232 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311477



Common Names

  • Sobralia dichotoma
  • Two-Forked Sobralia
  • Two-Forked Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Sobralia mandonii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sobralia mandonii coerulea Christenson [unknown]
  • Cattleya dichotoma (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer [unknown]
  • Cattleya tichotoma Beer [unknown]

Description

Sobralia dichotoma (also called Forked Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial orchid with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia dichotoma is large and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia dichotoma can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, humid environment. For division, separate the rhizomes of the plant in spring and replant them in a new location. The plants prefer a warm, humid environment and should be kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Sobralia dichotoma

Sobralia dichotoma is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Sobralia dichotoma FAQ

What type of soil does Sobralia dichotoma prefer?

Sobralia dichotoma prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Sobralia dichotoma?

Sobralia dichotoma prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Sobralia dichotoma need?

Sobralia dichotoma prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Sobralia genus

Sobralia allenii, Sobralia altissima, Sobralia amabilis, Sobralia anceps, Sobralia antioquiensis, Sobralia atropubescens, Sobralia augusta, Sobralia biflora, Sobralia bimaculata, Sobralia bletiae, Sobralia boliviensis, Sobralia calliantha, Sobralia callosa, Sobralia caloglossa, Sobralia candida, Sobralia carazoi, Sobralia cataractarum, Sobralia cattleya, Sobralia chatoensis, Sobralia chrysantha, Sobralia chrysoleuca, Sobralia chrysostoma, Sobralia ciliata, Sobralia crocea, Sobralia decora, Sobralia densifoliata, Sobralia dichotoma, Sobralia dissimilis, Sobralia dorbignyana, Sobralia doremiliae, Sobralia ecuadorana, Sobralia elisabethiae, Sobralia exilis, Sobralia fenzliana, Sobralia fimbriata, Sobralia fragrans, Sobralia fruticetorum, Sobralia galeottiana, Sobralia gentryi, Sobralia gloriosa, Sobralia granitica, Sobralia hagsateri, Sobralia hawkesii, Sobralia helleri, Sobralia herzogii, Sobralia hirta, Sobralia hoppii, Sobralia infundibuligera, Sobralia intermedia, Sobralia kermesina,

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-192646: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.