Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
christyana
ID:
284204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay & Withner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 65: 80 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283536

Common Names

  • Christyana Prosthechea
  • Native Christyana Prosthechea
  • Willow-leaved Christyana Prosthechea

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Synonyms

  • Epidendrum christyanum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea christyana (also called 'Christy's Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with white and yellow flowers. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea christyana has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea christyana is yellowish-green, fragrant, and has a diameter of about 0.8 inches. The seed is a small, black, round nut, with a diameter of about 0.2 inches. The seedlings have a single, upright stem, with leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea christyana is a hardy orchid that grows best in partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from division of the clumps or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea christyana

Prosthechea christyana can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea christyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea christyana?

Prosthechea christyana

What is the common name of Prosthechea christyana?

Christyana

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea christyana?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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-165816: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Leslie Withner (1918-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Withner' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.