Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F.F.Silva & A.T.Oliveira
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi" 17: 264 (2001 publ. 2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462896
Common Names
- Ivainae Fan Palm
- Ivainae Livistona
- Ivainae Lockhartia
Description
Lockhartia ivainae (also called Ivain's Lockhartia, among many other common names) is an orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a climbing growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lockhartia ivainae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lockhartia ivainae is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lockhartia ivainae is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best propagated from seed or division and prefers bright indirect light and high humidity. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.
Where to Find Lockhartia ivainae
Lockhartia ivainae is native to Peru and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Lockhartia ivainae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lockhartia ivainae?
Lockhartia ivainae
What is the common name of Lockhartia ivainae?
Ivain's Orchid
Where is Lockhartia ivainae native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Lockhartia genus
Lockhartia acuta,
Lockhartia amoena,
Lockhartia bennettii,
Lockhartia chocoensis,
Lockhartia dipleura,
Lockhartia genegeorgei,
Lockhartia goyazensis,
Lockhartia grandibractea,
Lockhartia hercodonta,
Lockhartia imbricata,
Lockhartia latilabris,
Lockhartia lepticaula,
Lockhartia longifolia,
Lockhartia ludibunda,
Lockhartia lunifera,
Lockhartia micrantha,
Lockhartia oblongicallosa,
Lockhartia obtusata,
Lockhartia odontochila,
Lockhartia oerstedii,
Lockhartia parthenocomos,
Lockhartia parthenoglossa,
Lockhartia schunkei,
Lockhartia serra,
Lockhartia tuberculata,
Lockhartia ivainae,
Lockhartia galeottiana,
Lockhartia viruensis,
Lockhartia niesseniae,
Lockhartia endresiana,
Lockhartia rugosifolia,
Lockhartia tenuiflora,
Lockhartia compacta,
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
M.F.F. Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.F.Silva' in the authors string.
Alvadir T. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Oliveira' in the authors string.