Details of Genus: Miltoniopsis God.-Leb. (1889)
ID: 1941
Genus ja:
Genus en: Pansy orchid
# spp.: 5 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Oncidiinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Central & W. South America to Venezuela
Description en: Genus of 5 species of evergreen, epiphytic or lithophytic orchids (often included in Miltonia) from Central and South America, found in mountainous regions from 300m (1,000ft) to over 2,000m (7,000ft). The fleshy, ovoid pseudobulbs are partially covered by soft-textured, linear, grey-green, basal leaves. Decorative, fragrant flowers, with large, flat lips, are produced in racemes from the bases of the pseudobulbs. There are many colourful hybrids, often blooming twice a year, with up to 6 flowers in a raceme.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides.
Pests en: Red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs may prove troublesome.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ミルトニア
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-06 16:14 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Oncidiinae | 5 | Show |