Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 284 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462098
Common Names
- Wurdackii Buttercup
- Wurdackii Crowfoot
- Wurdackii Meadow Buttercup
Description
Lindmania wurdackii (also called Wurdackii Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchids native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, branching stems with alternate, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, growing on tree branches and trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Lindmania wurdackii is a popular ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an air purifier, as it absorbs pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindmania wurdackii is a white to yellowish-green color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed of Lindmania wurdackii is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindmania wurdackii can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lindmania wurdackii
Lindmania wurdackii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Lindmania wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindmania wurdackii?
Lindmania wurdackii
What is the common name of Lindmania wurdackii?
Wurdack's Lindmania
What is the natural habitat of Lindmania wurdackii?
Tropical montane forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140575-2: 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].