⭐️ Sobralia macrantha

by Sarah on December 05, 2019 in Orchidaceae

Traditional Herbs from Sobralia macrantha

What is Sobralia macrantha Looks like??

Parts of Sobralia macrantha that could be used

Leaf

Sobralia macrantha Distribution

Sobralia macrantha originates from Mexico to Central America. S. macarantha is one of the largest orchids of its genus. The flowers can reach approximately 23 cm and have attractive and striking colors. This orchid is one of the orchids used in traditional medicine in Veracruz.
Agroecology of Sobralia macrantha
It grows best when kept in a cool part of the orchid house, the coldest temperature on average ranges from 10 -15 °C. Light-free soil is suitable for this type of orchid, which should consist of a mixture of sandy peat and light loam.
Morphology of Sobralia macrantha

Thick fleshy roots.
Stems erect aggregate, upright, terete glabrous, jointed.
Leaves from each joint broad, lanceolate, stiff, numerous and very narrow tapering almost tailless, woven, base forms a brown sheath around the stem .
Flowers\u00a0very large, few on each stem, terminal, one flower (on each stem) opens at a time, has a large leafy stem at the base, resembles a stem-leaf, but much smaller in color rose-purple. Oval sepals flat-edged, petals much broader, otherwise similar but edge at top waving and crisp. Lips very large, half flowers form laterally compressed tubes around column,\u00a0apex broadens into broad flat lamellae, two. lobed, crisp, with pale yellow spots, somewhat cordate at base. Column elongate, clavate, with lateral teeth on each side, anthers above.

Cultivation of Sobralia macrantha
Propagation uses root separation. Separating the roots is done carefully so as not to break them, because if they are broken, side roots will rarely or not form and they will rot.

Sobralia macrantha, more details :

Chemical Content of Sobralia macrantha
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Benefits of Sobralia macrantha
Treating fever.
Simplisia of Sobralia macrantha

Another Facts for Sobralia macrantha :

Synonym of Sobralia macrantha
Cattleya macrantha (Lindl.) Beer
Habitus of Sobralia macrantha
Orchid. Annual terrestrial orchid, 40-180 cm high
Habitat of Sobralia macrantha