Lepanthes aithalos - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aithalos
ID:
225445
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carnevali & I.Ramírez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orchids Venezuela , ed. 2: 1137 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224775
Common Names
- Aithalos Orchid
- Lepanthes Orchid
- Tiny Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes aithalos (also called 'Aithalos Lepanthes', among many other common names) is a small orchid species that is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. It has thin, erect, linear leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and red markings.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes aithalos is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes aithalos is small and white with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes aithalos is a perennial epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Lepanthes aithalos
Lepanthes aithalos is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.
Lepanthes aithalos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes aithalos?
Lepanthes aithalos
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes aithalos?
Lepanthes aithalos is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes aithalos?
Lepanthes aithalos has white or yellowish flowers.
Species in the Lepanthes genus
Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,
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-109635: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.