Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 64: 60 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283636
Common Names
- Protomegabaria Meiocarpa
- Meiocarpa Orchid
- Meiocarpa Slipper Orchid
Description
Protomegabaria meiocarpa (also called Small-Fruited 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 meiocarpa 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 meiocarpa is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protomegabaria meiocarpa 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 meiocarpa
Protomegabaria meiocarpa is native to tropical Africa.
Protomegabaria meiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protomegabaria meiocarpa?
Protomegabaria meiocarpa
What is the common name of Protomegabaria meiocarpa?
Small-Fruited Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Protomegabaria meiocarpa?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Protomegabaria genus
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Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
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,