Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
312205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 8: 54 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311537



Common Names

  • Mucronata Sobralia
  • Sharp-tipped Sobralia
  • Sharp-tipped Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Sobralia edwardsii Ames [unknown]

Description

Sobralia mucronata (also called Mucronate Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters. It has a single, large, white flower with a yellow lip and a long, thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia mucronata is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia mucronata is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a yellow-green throat. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia mucronata is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Sobralia mucronata

Sobralia mucronata is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000m. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Sobralia mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia mucronata?

Sobralia mucronata

What is the common name of Sobralia mucronata?

Sharp-tip Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia mucronata?

It is native to Mexico and Central America and found in wet forests and grasslands.

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-192701: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.