Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ivainae
ID:
463564

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

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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.

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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 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-252631: Based on the initial data import
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.