Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 255 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809998
Common Names
- Restrepia persicina
- Restrepia
- Persicina
Description
Restrepia persicina (also called 'Persicina Restrepia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a thick, succulent stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.
Uses & Benefits
Restrepia persicina is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Restrepia persicina is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restrepia persicina is an epiphytic bromeliad that is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has long, narrow, green leaves. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Restrepia persicina
Restrepia persicina is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Restrepia persicina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restrepia persicina?
Restrepia persicina
What type of plant is Restrepia persicina?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Restrepia persicina native to?
It is native to Colombia
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,