Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 23 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295709
Common Names
- Restrepia wageneri
- Wageneri Restrepia
- Wageneri Orchid
Description
Restrepia wageneri (also called Wagner's Restrepia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin, branching stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.
Uses & Benefits
Restrepia wageneri is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It has a wide variety of colors and shapes, making it a popular choice for terrariums and other decorative displays. It is also used as an air purifier, as it is known to absorb toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Restrepia wageneri is small, about 1 cm across, and has a yellowish-green color. The sepals are yellowish-green and the petals are white with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restrepia wageneri can be propagated through division or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and plenty of air circulation. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Restrepia wageneri
Restrepia wageneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Restrepia wageneri FAQ
What is the ideal temperature range for Restrepia wageneri?
Restrepia wageneri prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
What type of light does Restrepia wageneri need?
Restrepia wageneri prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Restrepia wageneri be watered?
Restrepia wageneri should be watered every 7-10 days, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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,