Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glauca
ID:
284223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knowles & Westc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cab. 2: 167. 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283555

Common Names

  • Glauca Prosthechea
  • Native Glauca Prosthechea
  • Willow-leaved Glauca Prosthechea

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Synonyms

  • Encyclia glauca (Knowles & Westc.) Dressler & G.E.Pollard [unknown]
  • Encyclia limbata (Lindl.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Epidendrum glaucovirens Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum glaucum Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Epidendrum limbatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epithecia glauca Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Amblostoma tridactylum mexicanum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea glauca (also called Glaucous Butterfly Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a single, large, bright yellow flower. The flower has three petals and three sepals, and a long, thin, white lip. It is found in humid forests and on the edges of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea glauca has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prosthechea glauca has a large, fragrant flower with white petals and sepals and a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea glauca is a hardy orchid that grows best in partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from division of the clumps or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea glauca

Prosthechea glauca can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea glauca?

Prosthechea glauca

What is the common name of Prosthechea glauca?

Glauca

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea glauca?

Tropical forests of 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-165834: Based on the initial data import
George Beauchamp Knowles (1790-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knowles' in the authors string.
Frederic Westcott (d.1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Westc.' in the authors string.