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
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.
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 Huntleya genus
Huntleya apiculata,
Huntleya brevis,
Huntleya burtii,
Huntleya citrina,
Huntleya fasciata,
Huntleya gustavi,
Huntleya lucida,
Huntleya meleagris,
Huntleya sessiliflora,
Huntleya vargasii,
Huntleya waldvogelii,
Huntleya wallisii,
Huntleya caroli,
Huntleya oculata,
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
Carlos Uribe Vélez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uribe Vélez' in the authors string.