Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
doerfleri
ID:
397963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wettst.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 39 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397295

Common Names

  • Paramoltkia doerfleri
  • Doerfler's Paramoltkia
  • Paramoltkia

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Synonyms

  • Moltkia doerfleri Wettst. [unknown]

Description

Paramoltkia doerfleri (also called 'Doerfler's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a thin stem and leathery leaves, and grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paramoltkia doerfleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramoltkia doerfleri has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramoltkia doerfleri is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Paramoltkia doerfleri

Paramoltkia doerfleri is native to Central and South America.

Paramoltkia doerfleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramoltkia doerfleri?

Paramoltkia doerfleri

What is the family of Paramoltkia doerfleri?

Orchidaceae

Where is Paramoltkia doerfleri found?

Madagascar

Species in the Paramoltkia genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412636: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.