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
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.
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,