Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst & Vivas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 59: 66 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913264
Common Names
- Lindmania vinotincta
- Lindmania
- Vinotincta
Description
Lindmania vinotincta (also called Wine-Colored Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a purple color and is about 1 cm in size. It grows in humid and shady forests, usually at an altitude of 1000 to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Lindmania vinotincta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindmania vinotincta is small, white and has three petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindmania vinotincta is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Lindmania vinotincta
Lindmania vinotincta is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Lindmania vinotincta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindmania vinotincta?
Lindmania vinotincta
What is the common name of Lindmania vinotincta?
Vinotincta Lindmania
Where can Lindmania vinotincta be found?
South America
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
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60452852-2: 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].