Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
morenoi
ID:
1334159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuevas & Guzm.-Hern.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68: 111 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346613



Common Names

  • Megastigma morenoi
  • Morenoi Megastigma
  • Morenoian Megastigma


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Description

Megastigma morenoi (also called Moreno's Megastigma, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Megastigma morenoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Megastigma morenoi are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megastigma morenoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Megastigma morenoi

Megastigma morenoi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Megastigma morenoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megastigma morenoi?

Megastigma morenoi

What type of plant is Megastigma morenoi?

It is a shrub

Where is Megastigma morenoi found?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Ramón Cuevas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuevas' in the authors string.
Luis Guzmán-Hernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guzm.-Hern.' in the authors string.