Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sagittifera
ID:
253100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link, Klotzsch & Otto

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 1: 43 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252432

Common Names

  • Sagittifera Notylia
  • Arrow-bearing Notylia
  • Arrow-carrying Notylia

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Synonyms

  • Notylia multiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Notylia tenuis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis sagittifera Kunth [unknown]

Description

Notylia sagittifera (also called Sagittifera Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, arching stem with a single, thin, arching leaf and a single, thin, arching flower spike. It grows in humid forests, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Notylia sagittifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Notylia sagittifera are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notylia sagittifera 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 sagittifera

Notylia sagittifera is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Notylia sagittifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notylia sagittifera?

Notylia sagittifera

What is the natural habitat of Notylia sagittifera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Notylia sagittifera?

Arrow-bearing 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136050: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.