Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
duvalii
ID:
1411739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Duval) Barfuss & W.Till

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 49 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424204


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Description

Wallisia duvalii (also called Duval's Wallisia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Wallisia duvalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wallisia duvalii has a small, white flower with a faint scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wallisia duvalii is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm and humid environment, with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly but do not allow the soil to become soggy.

Where to Find Wallisia duvalii

Wallisia duvalii can be found in Colombia.

Wallisia duvalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wallisia duvalii?

Wallisia duvalii

What is the natural habitat of Wallisia duvalii?

Tropical rainforests in South America

What is the flower shape of Wallisia duvalii?

The flowers are star-shaped

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
L. Duval: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Duval' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158964-1: 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].