Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
catappifolia
ID:
281760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 596 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281092

Common Names

  • Porterandia catappifolia
  • Catappifolia Porterandia
  • Catappifolia's Porterandia

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Description

Porterandia catappifolia (also called Cat-eyed Porterandia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has two erect leaves and a single flower with white petals and a yellow-green lip. It grows in wet forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Porterandia catappifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porterandia catappifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porterandia catappifolia is a tropical epiphytic orchid, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It is best grown in a potting mix of bark and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed.

Where to Find Porterandia catappifolia

Porterandia catappifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porterandia catappifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porterandia catappifolia?

Porterandia catappifolia

What type of plant is Porterandia catappifolia?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What are the growing conditions for Porterandia catappifolia?

It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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