Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
manningii
ID:
305942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 119. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVI

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305274

Common Names

  • Scaphosepalum manningii
  • Manning's Scaphosepalum
  • Scaphosepalum

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Description

Scaphosepalum manningii (also called Manning's Scaphosepalum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall. It prefers to grow in humid montane forests, at elevations of 1500-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphosepalum manningii is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphosepalum manningii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphosepalum manningii is a species of orchid that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1500-2500 m. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Scaphosepalum manningii

Scaphosepalum manningii is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Scaphosepalum manningii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum manningii?

Scaphosepalum manningii

What is the natural habitat of Scaphosepalum manningii?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average size of Scaphosepalum manningii?

2-3 cm in diameter

Species in the Scaphosepalum genus

Scaphosepalum anchoriferum, Scaphosepalum andreettae, Scaphosepalum antenniferum, Scaphosepalum beluosum, Scaphosepalum bicolor, Scaphosepalum breve, Scaphosepalum cimex, Scaphosepalum clavellatum, Scaphosepalum cloesii, Scaphosepalum dalstroemii, Scaphosepalum decorum, Scaphosepalum delhierroi, Scaphosepalum digitale, Scaphosepalum dodsonii, Scaphosepalum fimbriatum, Scaphosepalum gibberosum, Scaphosepalum globosum, Scaphosepalum grande, Scaphosepalum hirtzii, Scaphosepalum jostii, Scaphosepalum lima, Scaphosepalum macrodactylum, Scaphosepalum manningii, Scaphosepalum martineae, Scaphosepalum medinae, Scaphosepalum microdactylum, Scaphosepalum odontochilum, Scaphosepalum ophidion, Scaphosepalum ovulare, Scaphosepalum panduratum, Scaphosepalum parviflorum, Scaphosepalum pleurothallodes, Scaphosepalum pulvinare, Scaphosepalum rapax, Scaphosepalum swertiifolium, Scaphosepalum tiaratum, Scaphosepalum triceratops, Scaphosepalum ursinum, Scaphosepalum verrucosum, Scaphosepalum viviparum, Scaphosepalum xystra, Scaphosepalum bicristatum, Scaphosepalum merinoi, Scaphosepalum portillae, Scaphosepalum redderianum, Scaphosepalum reptans, Scaphosepalum erasmatopus, Scaphosepalum rinkei, Scaphosepalum translucens, Scaphosepalum ximenae,

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,

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