Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mixtum
ID:
1224133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) P.F.Hunt

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79(935): 140. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223471

Common Names

  • Dactyloglossum Mixtum
  • Mixtum Orchid
  • Mixtum

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Description

Dactyloglossum mixtum (also called Mixed Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyloglossum mixtum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactyloglossum mixtum is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyloglossum mixtum is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the plant or through seed germination.

Where to Find Dactyloglossum mixtum

Dactyloglossum mixtum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Dactyloglossum genus

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 tro-50035191: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.