Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
253106

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & S.K.Harris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. , n.s., 117: 35 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252438

Common Names

  • Sylvestris Notylia
  • Woodland Notylia
  • Forest Notylia

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Description

Notylia sylvestris (also called Sylvestris 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 sylvestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notylia sylvestris 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 sylvestris

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

Notylia sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notylia sylvestris?

Notylia sylvestris

What is the natural habitat of Notylia sylvestris?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Notylia sylvestris?

Woodland 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-136056: Based on the initial data import
Stuart Kimball Harris (1906-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Harris' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.