Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Duval) Barfuss & W.Till
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 49 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424204
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.
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 Wallisia genus
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
L. Duval: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Duval' 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].