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
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.
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
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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,