Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
martineae
ID:
305943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 116. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305275

Common Names

  • Scaphosepalum martineae
  • Martine's Scaphosepalum
  • Scaphosepalum

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Description

Scaphosepalum martineae (also called Martine'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 martineae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphosepalum martineae 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 martineae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Scaphosepalum martineae

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

Scaphosepalum martineae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum martineae?

Scaphosepalum martineae

What is the natural habitat of Scaphosepalum martineae?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average size of Scaphosepalum martineae?

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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