Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
245099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1976 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244431

Common Names

  • Miltonia spectabilis
  • Spectabilis
  • Spectabilis Miltonia

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Synonyms

  • Macrochilus fryanus Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Miltonia bicolor Lodd. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis aspersa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis bicolor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis lineata L.Linden & Rodigas [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis porphyroglossa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis radians Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis rosea auct. [deprecated]
  • Miltonia spectabilis virginalis Lem. [unknown]
  • Oncidium spectabile Beer [unknown]
  • Miltonia spectabilis purpureoviolacea Hook. [unknown]

Description

Miltonia spectabilis (also called the Spectacular Miltonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miltonia spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miltonia spectabilis is yellow-brown with purple stripes and spots. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small, round, yellow-brown capsules.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miltonia spectabilis is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the plant.

Where to Find Miltonia spectabilis

Miltonia spectabilis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Miltonia spectabilis FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Miltonia spectabilis?

Miltonia spectabilis requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.

How often should I water Miltonia spectabilis?

Miltonia spectabilis should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Miltonia spectabilis?

Miltonia spectabilis can be propagated by division or by seed.

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-128321: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.