Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) J.R.Abbott & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(3)-39: 5 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342955
Common Names
- Punctata Hebecarpa
- Hebecarpa punctata
- Hebecarpa punctata
Description
Hebecarpa punctata (also called Hebecarpa punctata var. punctata, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Hebecarpa. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Hebecarpa punctata is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hebecarpa punctata has yellow flowers with red centers and is a member of the mint family. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems with large, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hebecarpa punctata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Hebecarpa punctata
Hebecarpa punctata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Hebecarpa punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hebecarpa punctata?
Hebecarpa punctata
What is the family of Hebecarpa punctata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Hebecarpa punctata?
Punctata Hebecarpa
Species in the Hebecarpa genus
Hebecarpa barbeyana,
Hebecarpa macradenia,
Hebecarpa obscura,
Hebecarpa ovatifolia,
Hebecarpa palmeri,
Hebecarpa rectipilis,
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae,
Hebecarpa americana,
Hebecarpa buxifolia,
Hebecarpa caracasana,
Hebecarpa costaricensis,
Hebecarpa hebantha,
Hebecarpa myrtilloides,
Hebecarpa platycarpa,
Hebecarpa punctata,
Hebecarpa rivinifolia,
Hebecarpa robinsonii,
Hebecarpa tehuacana,
Hebecarpa velutina,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,