Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 70 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295592
Common Names
- Aspasicensium Restrepia
- Restrepia aspasicensium
- Aspasicensium Orchid
Synonyms
- Restrepia dentata Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Restrepia aspasicensium (also called Restrepia aspasicensium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It has a short stem and two to four oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet montane forests and in wet grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Restrepia aspasicensium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Restrepia aspasicensium has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restrepia aspasicensium is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical areas of Central and South America. It prefers warm temperatures, from 70-90°F (21-32°C). It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Restrepia aspasicensium
Restrepia aspasicensium is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.
Restrepia aspasicensium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restrepia aspasicensium?
Restrepia aspasicensium
What is the natural habitat of Restrepia aspasicensium?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the care requirements for Restrepia aspasicensium?
Restrepia aspasicensium requires high humidity, bright indirect light, and regular watering
Species in the Restrepia genus
Restrepia aberrans,
Restrepia antennifera,
Restrepia aristulifera,
Restrepia aspasicensium,
Restrepia brachypus,
Restrepia chameleon,
Restrepia chocoensis,
Restrepia chrysoglossa,
Restrepia citrina,
Restrepia cloesii,
Restrepia condorensis,
Restrepia contorta,
Restrepia cuprea,
Restrepia cymbula,
Restrepia dodsonii,
Restrepia echinata,
Restrepia echo,
Restrepia elegans,
Restrepia ephippium,
Restrepia escobariana,
Restrepia falkenbergii,
Restrepia flosculata,
Restrepia guttulata,
Restrepia iris,
Restrepia jesupiana,
Restrepia lansbergii,
Restrepia limbata,
Restrepia mendozae,
Restrepia metae,
Restrepia mohrii,
Restrepia muscifera,
Restrepia nittiorhyncha,
Restrepia pandurata,
Restrepia pelyx,
Restrepia piperitosa,
Restrepia purpurea,
Restrepia radulifera,
Restrepia renzii,
Restrepia roseola,
Restrepia sanguinea,
Restrepia schizosepala,
Restrepia seketii,
Restrepia tabeae,
Restrepia teaguei,
Restrepia trichoglossa,
Restrepia tsubotae,
Restrepia vasquezii,
Restrepia wageneri,
Restrepia portillae,
Restrepia howei,
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,