Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lunata
ID:
284924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 22: t. 1907 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284256

Common Names

  • Aspasia lunata
  • Lunata
  • Lunata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Miltonia odorata Lodd. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum lunatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aspasia papilionacea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Trophianthus zonatus Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Aspasia lunata superba B.S.Williams [unknown]

Description

Aspasia lunata (also called Moon Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical South America. It is found in moist forests and on shady cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Aspasia lunata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspasia lunata is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspasia lunata is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Aspasia lunata

Aspasia lunata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Aspasia lunata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspasia lunata?

Aspasia lunata

What are the common names of Aspasia lunata?

Lunar Aspasia

What is the natural habitat of Aspasia lunata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-16658: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.