Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lateralis
ID:
462483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Read) L.B.Sm. & H.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 693 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461815

Common Names

  • Lateralis
  • Lateralis Grass
  • Lateralis Rush

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Description

Lindmania lateralis (also called Lateral Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to South America. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania lateralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindmania lateralis has small, yellow, tubular flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania lateralis is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. It is usually found growing in humid forests, at elevations of up to 1000 meters. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers to be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs. It is best to divide the plant when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Lindmania lateralis

Lindmania lateralis is native to South America, primarily in the Amazon rainforest.

Lindmania lateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania lateralis?

Lindmania lateralis

What is the common name of Lindmania lateralis?

Lindmania

What is the natural habitat of Lindmania lateralis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Lindmania genus

Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279691-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].