Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arborea
ID:
317875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 461 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317207

Common Names

  • Strempeliopsis arborea
  • Arborea Strempeliopsis
  • Strempeliopsis's Arborea

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Description

Strempeliopsis arborea (also called Strempeliopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Strempeliopsis arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Strempeliopsis arborea is a yellowish-green color, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strempeliopsis arborea is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Strempeliopsis arborea

Strempeliopsis arborea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Strempeliopsis arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strempeliopsis arborea?

Strempeliopsis arborea

What is the family of Strempeliopsis arborea?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Strempeliopsis arborea?

Tropical forests

Species in the Strempeliopsis genus

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,

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