Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 30: t. 2929 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283634
Common Names
- Protomegabaria Macrophylla
- Large-Leaved Orchid
- Large-Leaved Slipper Orchid
Synonyms
- Megabaria klaineana Pierre ex Hutch. [unknown]
- Megabaria macrophylla (Hutch.) Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
- Baccaurea macrophylla Pax [illegitimate]
Description
Protomegabaria macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green sepals and petals, and its white-green lip with a yellow-green mid-lobe.
Uses & Benefits
Protomegabaria macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Protomegabaria macrophylla is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protomegabaria macrophylla is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Protomegabaria macrophylla
Protomegabaria macrophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Protomegabaria macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protomegabaria macrophylla?
Protomegabaria macrophylla
What is the common name of Protomegabaria macrophylla?
Large-Leaved Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Protomegabaria macrophylla?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Protomegabaria genus
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Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,