Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoporrectus
ID:
262228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf. ex Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 73: 432 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261560

Common Names

  • Otochilus pseudoporrectus
  • Pseudoporrectus Otochilus
  • Pseudoporrectus Otochilus Palm

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Description

Otochilus pseudoporrectus (also called the Pseudoporrectus Otochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Mexico. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with purple veins and has a yellow labellum. It grows in humid forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Otochilus pseudoporrectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otochilus pseudoporrectus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otochilus pseudoporrectus is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It is a small plant with a single leaf and an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Otochilus pseudoporrectus

Otochilus pseudoporrectus is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Otochilus pseudoporrectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otochilus pseudoporrectus?

Otochilus pseudoporrectus

What is the common name of Otochilus pseudoporrectus?

Pseudoporrect otochilus

Where is Otochilus pseudoporrectus found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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-144727: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.