Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
936619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: 1992 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935957

Common Names

  • Alafia Barteri
  • Barteri Orchid
  • Barter's Orchid

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Description

Alafia barteri (also called Barteri Alafia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in humid forests. It has an upright stem with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers with purple and white markings.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia barteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alafia barteri has a white flower with a yellow lip and a round seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia barteri is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Alafia barteri

Alafia barteri can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5464: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.