Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boothiana
ID:
284189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283521

Common Names

  • Booth's Prosthechea
  • Booth's Prosthechea
  • Prosthechea Boothiana

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Synonyms

  • Hormidium boothianum (Lindl.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Prosthechea boothiana erythronioides (Small) Nir [unknown]
  • Pseudencyclia boothiana (Lindl.) V.P.Castro & Chiron [unknown]
  • Epicladium boothianum erythronioides (Small) Acuña [unknown]
  • Diacrium bidentatum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Encyclia bidentata (Lindl.) Hágsater & Soto Arenas [unknown]
  • Encyclia bidentata erythronioides (Small) Hágsater [unknown]
  • Encyclia boothiana (Lindl.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Encyclia boothiana erythronioides (Small) Hágsater ex Christenson [unknown]
  • Encyclia boothiana erythronioides (Small) Luer [unknown]
  • Epicladium boothianum Small [unknown]
  • Epidendrum bidentatum Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Epidendrum boothianum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum erythronioides Small [unknown]
  • Prosthechea boothiana erythronioides (Small) W.E.Higgins [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea boothiana (also called Booth'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 boothiana 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 boothiana 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 boothiana 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 boothiana

Prosthechea boothiana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea boothiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea boothiana?

Prosthechea boothiana

What is the common name of Prosthechea boothiana?

Booth's Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea boothiana?

It is found in rainforest and cloud forest in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.