Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 27 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916416
Description
Sudamerlycaste shigerui (also called Shigeru's Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sudamerlycaste shigerui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sudamerlycaste shigerui has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a small, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste shigerui is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste shigerui
Sudamerlycaste shigerui can be found in the cloud forests of Bolivia.
Sudamerlycaste shigerui FAQ
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste shigerui?
Shigerui Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste shigerui?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Sudamerlycaste shigerui?
10-15 cm
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,