Lepanthes appendiculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
225473
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 3: 9 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224803
Common Names
- Lepanthes Appendiculata
- Lepanthes
- Lepanthes Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes appendiculata (also called 'Appendage Lepanthes', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes appendiculata is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes appendiculata is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is found growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 500-2000 meters. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lepanthes appendiculata
Lepanthes appendiculata is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.
Lepanthes appendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes appendiculata?
Lepanthes appendiculata
What type of plant is Lepanthes appendiculata?
Orchid
Where is Lepanthes appendiculata found?
Central and South America
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-109661: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.