Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 5: 189 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335712
Common Names
- Zygopetalum maculatum
- Spotted Zygopetalum
- Spotted Zygopetalum Plant
Synonyms
- Maxillaria maculata Lindl. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum bolivianum Schltr. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum intermedium Hort.Petrop. ex Regel [illegitimate]
- Zygopetalum intermedium Lodd. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum mackayi Hook. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum rivieri Carrière [unknown]
- Zygopetalum velutinum Hoffmanns. [unknown]
- Broughtonia maculata Spreng. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum intermedium peruvianum Rolfe [unknown]
- Zygopetalum mackayi intermedium Mutel [unknown]
- Dendrobium maculatum Kunth [unknown]
- Eulophia mackaiana Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Zygopetalum maculatum (also called Spotted Zygopetalum, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid species with a slender, upright stem and spotted leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it typically grows in humid, shady areas, such as under the canopy of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Zygopetalum maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, as it is a low-growing plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygopetalum maculatum is a small white or pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygopetalum maculatum is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab or tree fern. It prefers medium to bright light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Zygopetalum maculatum
Zygopetalum maculatum is native to South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Zygopetalum maculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygopetalum maculatum?
Zygopetalum maculatum
What is the common name of Zygopetalum maculatum?
Maculatum Zygopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Zygopetalum maculatum?
Tropical and sub-tropical regions
Species in the Zygopetalum genus
Zygopetalum brachypetalum,
Zygopetalum crinitum,
Zygopetalum ghillanyi,
Zygopetalum graminifolium,
Zygopetalum maculatum,
Zygopetalum maxillare,
Zygopetalum microphytum,
Zygopetalum mosenianum,
Zygopetalum pabstii,
Zygopetalum reginae,
Zygopetalum sellowii,
Zygopetalum silvanum,
Zygopetalum sincoranum,
Zygopetalum triste,
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,