Ornithocephalus montealegreae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montealegreae
ID:
482311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 71: 1017 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481643
Common Names
- Montealegre's Orchid Tree
- Montealegre's Orchid
- Montealegre's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithocephalus montealegreae (also called Montealegre's orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is an epiphytic orchid growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a stem up to 0.2 m diameter. It is found in humid forests, on trees, and in ravines, at altitudes of 500–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithocephalus montealegreae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithocephalus montealegreae has small yellow-green flowers, small cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with short needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithocephalus montealegreae is a small evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until planting in the spring. Seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until established.
Where to Find Ornithocephalus montealegreae
Ornithocephalus montealegreae is native to Colombia and is found in the Andes mountain range.
Ornithocephalus montealegreae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithocephalus montealegreae?
Ornithocephalus montealegreae
What is the common name of Ornithocephalus montealegreae?
Montealegre's Orchid
Where is Ornithocephalus montealegreae native to?
Colombia
Species in the Ornithocephalus genus
Ornithocephalus aurorae, Ornithocephalus bicornis, Ornithocephalus biloborostratus, Ornithocephalus brachyceras, Ornithocephalus brachystachys, Ornithocephalus bryostachys, Ornithocephalus castelfrancoi, Ornithocephalus caveroi, Ornithocephalus ciliatus, Ornithocephalus cochleariformis, Ornithocephalus cryptanthus, Ornithocephalus cujetifolia, Ornithocephalus dalstroemii, Ornithocephalus dodsonii, Ornithocephalus dolabratus, Ornithocephalus dressleri, Ornithocephalus ecuadorensis, Ornithocephalus escobarianus, Ornithocephalus estradae, Ornithocephalus falcatus, Ornithocephalus garayi, Ornithocephalus gladiatus, Ornithocephalus grex-anserinus, Ornithocephalus hoppii, Ornithocephalus inflexus, Ornithocephalus iridifolius, Ornithocephalus kalbreyerianus, Ornithocephalus lankesteri, Ornithocephalus lehmannii, Ornithocephalus longilabris, Ornithocephalus manabina, Ornithocephalus micranthus, Ornithocephalus minimiflorus, Ornithocephalus myrticola, Ornithocephalus numenius, Ornithocephalus obergiae, Ornithocephalus oberonioides, Ornithocephalus patentilobus, Ornithocephalus polyodon, Ornithocephalus powellii, Ornithocephalus suarezii, Ornithocephalus torresii, Ornithocephalus tripterus, Ornithocephalus tsubotae, Ornithocephalus urceilabris, Ornithocephalus valerioi, Ornithocephalus vasquezii, Ornithocephalus montealegreae, Ornithocephalus zamoranus, Ornithocephalus aristatus,
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-256229: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.