Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 206 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252428
Common Names
- Rhombilabia Notylia
- Rhomboid-lipped Notylia
- Diamond-lipped Notylia
Description
Notylia rhombilabia (also called Rhombilabia Notylia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane and cloud forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Notylia rhombilabia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Notylia rhombilabia are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notylia rhombilabia is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in a potting mix of orchid bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Notylia rhombilabia
Notylia rhombilabia is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Notylia rhombilabia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notylia rhombilabia?
Notylia rhombilabia
What is the natural habitat of Notylia rhombilabia?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What are the common names of Notylia rhombilabia?
Rhomboid Notylia
Species in the Notylia genus
Notylia albida,
Notylia angustifolia,
Notylia arachnites,
Notylia aromatica,
Notylia barkeri,
Notylia bernoullii,
Notylia bisepala,
Notylia brenesii,
Notylia buchtienii,
Notylia bungerothii,
Notylia carnosiflora,
Notylia durandiana,
Notylia ecuadorensis,
Notylia flexuosa,
Notylia fragrans,
Notylia glaziovii,
Notylia guatemalensis,
Notylia hemitricha,
Notylia incurva,
Notylia inversa,
Notylia koehleri,
Notylia lankesteri,
Notylia latilabia,
Notylia laxa,
Notylia lehmanniana,
Notylia leucantha,
Notylia longispicata,
Notylia lyrata,
Notylia micrantha,
Notylia microchila,
Notylia morenoi,
Notylia nemorosa,
Notylia obtusa,
Notylia odontonotos,
Notylia orbicularis,
Notylia parvilabia,
Notylia pentachne,
Notylia peruviana,
Notylia pittieri,
Notylia platyglossa,
Notylia pubescens,
Notylia punctata,
Notylia punoensis,
Notylia replicata,
Notylia rhombilabia,
Notylia rimbachii,
Notylia sagittifera,
Notylia stenantha,
Notylia stenoglossa,
Notylia sylvestris,
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,