Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lifuana
ID:
278310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Pichon in Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 21: 259 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277642

Common Names

  • Lifuana Artia
  • Lifuana Orchid
  • Lifuana Fairy Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia lifuana Baill. [unknown]

Description

Artia lifuana (also called Lifu Artia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has large, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Artia lifuana has been used in traditional medicine for treating stomach problems, skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artia lifuana is small and white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and white with a yellowish-green lip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artia lifuana is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation.

Where to Find Artia lifuana

Artia lifuana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Artia lifuana FAQ

What is the light requirement for Artia lifuana?

Artia lifuana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the temperature range for Artia lifuana?

Artia lifuana prefers temperatures between 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the water requirement for Artia lifuana?

Artia lifuana should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

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-16021: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.