Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
1329279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baranow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 53 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341733



Common Names

  • Sobralia minutiflora
  • Minutiflora Sobralia
  • Minutiflora


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Description

Sobralia minutiflora (also called 'Minutiflora Sobralia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has long, thin stems with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia minutiflora is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia minutiflora is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia minutiflora is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sobralia minutiflora

Sobralia minutiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Sobralia minutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia minutiflora?

Sobralia minutiflora

What is the common name of Sobralia minutiflora?

Miniature-Flower Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia minutiflora?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.