Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oculata
ID:
1327146

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz & Uribe Vélez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orquideólogo Supl. 1: 20 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339600

Common Names

  • Huntleya oculata
  • Oculata's Huntleya
  • Huntleya Oculata

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Description

Huntleya oculata (also called eyed huntleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, specifically the mountains of western Panama. It is found in tropical moist forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Huntleya oculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huntleya oculata has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huntleya oculata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Huntleya oculata

Huntleya oculata is native to Brazil and can be found in the state of Minas Gerais.

Huntleya oculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huntleya oculata?

Huntleya oculata

What type of plant is Huntleya oculata?

It is an epiphyte

Where does Huntleya oculata grow?

It is native to Ecuador

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

Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Carlos Uribe Vélez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uribe Vélez' in the authors string.