Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 47 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305415
Common Names
- Scaphyglottis punctulata
- Punctulata Orchid
- Dot Orchid
Synonyms
- Ponera punctulata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pseudoponera dussii (Cogn.) Brieger [unknown]
- Pseudoponera punctulata (Rchb.f.) Brieger [unknown]
- Scaphyglottis arundinacea Hort.Petrop. ex Regel [unknown]
- Scaphyglottis isochiloides (Regel) Foldats [unknown]
- Tetragamestus isochiloides Regel [unknown]
- Epidendrum dussii Cogn. [unknown]
- Helleriella punctulata (Rchb.f.) Garay & H.R.Sweet [unknown]
Description
Scaphyglottis punctulata (also called Spotted Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and meadows, and has a single stem with two or three leaves at the base. The flowers are yellow-green in color and have a waxy texture.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphyglottis punctulata is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scaphyglottis punctulata is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphyglottis punctulata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Scaphyglottis punctulata
Scaphyglottis punctulata is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Scaphyglottis punctulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis punctulata?
Scaphyglottis punctulata
What is the common name of Scaphyglottis punctulata?
Punctulated Scaphyglottis
What is the family of Scaphyglottis punctulata?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Scaphyglottis genus
Scaphyglottis acostaei,
Scaphyglottis amparoana,
Scaphyglottis arctata,
Scaphyglottis atwoodii,
Scaphyglottis aurea,
Scaphyglottis behrii,
Scaphyglottis bicallosa,
Scaphyglottis bicornis,
Scaphyglottis bifida,
Scaphyglottis bilineata,
Scaphyglottis boliviensis,
Scaphyglottis caricalensis,
Scaphyglottis chlorantha,
Scaphyglottis chocoana,
Scaphyglottis condorana,
Scaphyglottis conferta,
Scaphyglottis confusa,
Scaphyglottis corallorrhiza,
Scaphyglottis crurigera,
Scaphyglottis densa,
Scaphyglottis dunstervillei,
Scaphyglottis fasciculata,
Scaphyglottis felskyi,
Scaphyglottis fusiformis,
Scaphyglottis geminata,
Scaphyglottis gentryi,
Scaphyglottis gigantea,
Scaphyglottis graminifolia,
Scaphyglottis grandiflora,
Scaphyglottis hirtzii,
Scaphyglottis hondurensis,
Scaphyglottis jimenezii,
Scaphyglottis laevilabium,
Scaphyglottis leucantha,
Scaphyglottis limonensis,
Scaphyglottis lindeniana,
Scaphyglottis livida,
Scaphyglottis longicaulis,
Scaphyglottis mesocopis,
Scaphyglottis michelangeliorum,
Scaphyglottis micrantha,
Scaphyglottis minutiflora,
Scaphyglottis modesta,
Scaphyglottis monspirrae,
Scaphyglottis pachybulbon,
Scaphyglottis panamensis,
Scaphyglottis prolifera,
Scaphyglottis propinqua,
Scaphyglottis pulchella,
Scaphyglottis punctulata,
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,