Zootrophion machaqway - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
machaqway
ID:
1333045
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Doucette & J.Portilla
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 244 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345499
Common Names
- Zootrophion machaqway
- Machaqway Zootrophion
- Machaqway Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zootrophion machaqway (also called Machaqway zootrophion, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in shady, moist areas. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, large, green, heart-shaped leaf at the top. The flower is small and white, with a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Zootrophion machaqway is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zootrophion machaqway has yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zootrophion machaqway is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Zootrophion machaqway
Zootrophion machaqway can be found in the mountains of Bolivia.
Zootrophion machaqway FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zootrophion machaqway?
Zootrophion machaqway
What is the common name of Zootrophion machaqway?
Machaqway Zootrophion
What is the natural habitat of Zootrophion machaqway?
Zootrophion machaqway is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Zootrophion genus
Zootrophion atropurpureum, Zootrophion dayanum, Zootrophion dodsonii, Zootrophion endresianum, Zootrophion gracilentum, Zootrophion griffin, Zootrophion hirtzii, Zootrophion hypodiscus, Zootrophion leonii, Zootrophion oblongifolium, Zootrophion serpentinum, Zootrophion trivalve, Zootrophion vulturiceps, Zootrophion alvaroi, Zootrophion argus, Zootrophion williamsii, Zootrophion beloglottis, Zootrophion lappaceum, Zootrophion niveum, Zootrophion vasquezii, Zootrophion erlangense, Zootrophion aguirrei, Zootrophion ximenae, Zootrophion ildephonsi, Zootrophion machaqway, Zootrophion eburneum, Zootrophion disciformis, Zootrophion virginalis,
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
José Portilla (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Portilla' in the authors string.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154714-1: Based on the initial data import