Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
salazarii
ID:
1332253

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Blanco, J.E.Jiménez & P.Juárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 245: 162 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344707


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Description

Mormodes salazarii (also called 'Salazar's mormodes', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It grows to a height of about 0.3 m and has a wide spread of up to 0.5 m. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes salazarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mormodes salazarii are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes salazarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Mormodes salazarii

Mormodes salazarii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Mormodes salazarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes salazarii?

Mormodes salazarii

What is the common name of Mormodes salazarii?

Salazar's Mormodes

What is the natural habitat of Mormodes salazarii?

Mormodes salazarii is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Mormodes genus

Mormodes andicola, Mormodes andreettae, Mormodes aromatica, Mormodes atropurpurea, Mormodes aurantiaca, Mormodes aurea, Mormodes auriculata, Mormodes badia, Mormodes buccinator, Mormodes calceolata, Mormodes carnevaliana, Mormodes cartonii, Mormodes castroi, Mormodes chrysantha, Mormodes claesiana, Mormodes cogniauxii, Mormodes colossus, Mormodes convolutum, Mormodes cozticxochitl, Mormodes cucumerina, Mormodes dasilvae, Mormodes dayana, Mormodes densiflora, Mormodes elegans, Mormodes ephippilabia, Mormodes escobarii, Mormodes estradae, Mormodes fractiflexa, Mormodes frymirei, Mormodes guentheriana, Mormodes hoehnei, Mormodes hookeri, Mormodes horichii, Mormodes ignea, Mormodes issanensis, Mormodes lancilabris, Mormodes lawrenceana, Mormodes lineata, Mormodes lobulata, Mormodes luxata, Mormodes maculata, Mormodes mejiae, Mormodes morenoi, Mormodes nagelii, Mormodes oberlanderiana, Mormodes oceloteoides, Mormodes oestlundianum, Mormodes orinocoensis, Mormodes pabstiana, Mormodes paraensis,

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

Mario Alberto Blanco (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Blanco' in the authors string.
José Esteban Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Jiménez' in the authors string.
Pedro Juárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Juárez' in the authors string.