Sudamerlycaste tornemezae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tornemezae
ID:
917082
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 28 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916417
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Sudamerlycaste tornemezae (also called Tornemez'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 tornemezae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Colombia. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste tornemezae
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae can be found in the cloud forests of Peru.
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae FAQ
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste tornemezae?
Tornemezae Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste tornemezae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Sudamerlycaste tornemezae?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461491: 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.