Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bennettii
ID:
284185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christenson) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 376 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283517

Common Names

  • Bennett's Prosthechea
  • Bennett's Prosthechea
  • Prosthechea Bennettii

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Synonyms

  • Anacheilium bennettii (Christenson) Withner & P.A.Harding [unknown]
  • Encyclia bennettii Christenson [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea bennettii (also called Bennett's Butterfly Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 50 cm tall and has small, fragrant flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea bennettii is an evergreen orchid with fragrant, white or yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea, and the essential oils of the plant can be used for aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea bennettii is white to pinkish-white, with a diameter of about 0.8 inches. The seed is a small, black, round nut, with a diameter of about 0.2 inches. The seedlings have a single, upright stem, with leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea bennettii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to around 1.5m in height and width. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea bennettii

Prosthechea bennettii can be found in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Prosthechea bennettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea bennettii?

Prosthechea bennettii

What type of plant is Prosthechea bennettii?

It is an orchid

Where is Prosthechea bennettii native to?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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-165798: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.