Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 6: t. 585 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317552
Common Names
- Ecuadorana Suarezia
- Ecuadorane Suarezia
- Ecuadoran Suarezia
Description
Suarezia ecuadorana (also called Ecuadorian Suarezia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Ecuador. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a short stem, with two to four leaves, and a single flower. The flower has a yellowish-green color, and is marked with black spots.
Uses & Benefits
Suarezia ecuadorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Suarezia ecuadorana is yellow with a red lip, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suarezia ecuadorana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several clumps and each clump should be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Suarezia ecuadorana
Suarezia ecuadorana can be found in Ecuador.
Suarezia ecuadorana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suarezia ecuadorana?
Suarezia ecuadorana
What is the family of Suarezia ecuadorana?
Asteraceae
Where does Suarezia ecuadorana grow?
South America
Species in the Suarezia genus
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,