Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
castanea
ID:
917174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 25 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916509

Common Names

  • Sudamerlycaste castanea
  • Castanea Sudamerlycaste
  • Castanea's Sudamerlycaste

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Description

Sudamerlycaste castanea (also called Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic herb with a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sudamerlycaste castanea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Sudamerlycaste castanea has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sudamerlycaste castanea is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Sudamerlycaste castanea

Sudamerlycaste castanea can be found in the Castanea region of Peru.

Sudamerlycaste castanea FAQ

What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste castanea?

Chestnut Sudamerlycaste

What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste castanea?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Sudamerlycaste castanea?

Ornamental plant

Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus

Sudamerlycaste hirtzii, Sudamerlycaste locusta, Sudamerlycaste lanipes, Sudamerlycaste grandis, Sudamerlycaste andreettae, Sudamerlycaste fulvescens, Sudamerlycaste fimbriata, Sudamerlycaste linguella, Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii, Sudamerlycaste rossyi, Sudamerlycaste peruviana, Sudamerlycaste nana, Sudamerlycaste dyeriana, Sudamerlycaste ciliata, Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae, Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina, Sudamerlycaste cobbiana, Sudamerlycaste costata, Sudamerlycaste diastasia, Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei, Sudamerlycaste gigantea, Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii, Sudamerlycaste lata, Sudamerlycaste maxibractea, Sudamerlycaste shigerui, Sudamerlycaste tornemezae, Sudamerlycaste troyanoi, Sudamerlycaste uribei, Sudamerlycaste ariasii, Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum, Sudamerlycaste acaroi, Sudamerlycaste laciniata, Sudamerlycaste lionetii, Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis, Sudamerlycaste munaensis, Sudamerlycaste jimenezii, Sudamerlycaste priscilae, Sudamerlycaste ejirii, Sudamerlycaste castanea, Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae, Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum, Sudamerlycaste rikii, Sudamerlycaste angustitepala, Sudamerlycaste pegueroi, Sudamerlycaste insolita,

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-461619: Based on the initial data import
Henry Francis Oakeley (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oakeley' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.