Tolumnia prionochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prionochila
ID:
327023
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 58 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326355
Common Names
- Tolumnia prionochila
- Prionochila Tolumnia
- Prionochila Ball Orchid
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- Oncidium prionochilum Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia prionochila (also called Prionochila Tolumnia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It has an upright growth habit, with long, thin leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on trees or other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia prionochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia prionochila has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia prionochila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tolumnia prionochila
Tolumnia prionochila is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Tolumnia prionochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia prionochila?
Tolumnia prionochila
What is the common name of Tolumnia prionochila?
Prionochila Tolumnia
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia prionochila?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae, Tolumnia arizajuliana, Tolumnia bahamensis, Tolumnia calochila, Tolumnia caribensis, Tolumnia compressicaulis, Tolumnia gauntlettii, Tolumnia guianensis, Tolumnia guibertiana, Tolumnia guttata, Tolumnia haitiensis, Tolumnia hawkesiana, Tolumnia henekenii, Tolumnia lemoniana, Tolumnia lucayana, Tolumnia prionochila, Tolumnia pulchella, Tolumnia quadriloba, Tolumnia sasseri, Tolumnia scandens, Tolumnia sylvestris, Tolumnia triquetra, Tolumnia tuerckheimii, Tolumnia urophylla, Tolumnia usneoides, Tolumnia variegata, Tolumnia gundlachii, Tolumnia ann-hadderae, Tolumnia domingensis, Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae, Tolumnia cubense, Tolumnia jimenezii,
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-206977: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.