Palmorchis duckei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
264158
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 133 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263490
Common Names
- Palmorchis duckei
- Duckei Palmorchis
- Palmorchis Duc
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palmorchis duckei (also called Ducke's Palmorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America, found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small orchid with a solitary stem, up to 30 cm tall, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long, with up to 5 flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Palmorchis duckei is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palmorchis duckei is yellowish-white with purple-brown stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palmorchis duckei is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Palmorchis duckei
Palmorchis duckei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Palmorchis duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmorchis duckei?
Palmorchis duckei
What type of plant is Palmorchis duckei?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Palmorchis duckei?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Palmorchis genus
Palmorchis colombiana, Palmorchis deceptorius, Palmorchis duckei, Palmorchis guianensis, Palmorchis imuyaensis, Palmorchis kuhlmannii, Palmorchis lobulata, Palmorchis nitida, Palmorchis pabstii, Palmorchis paludicola, Palmorchis pandurata, Palmorchis powellii, Palmorchis prospectorum, Palmorchis puber, Palmorchis pubescentis, Palmorchis silvicola, Palmorchis sobralioides, Palmorchis sordida, Palmorchis trilobulata, Palmorchis trinotata, Palmorchis eidae, Palmorchis caxiuanensis, Palmorchis pubescens, Palmorchis blancae, Palmorchis liberolabellata, Palmorchis loretana, Palmorchis yavarensis, Palmorchis carlos-parrae, Palmorchis fractiflexa, Palmorchis maculata, Palmorchis misas-urretae, Palmorchis valdiviesoana,
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-146588: Based on the initial data import
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.