Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
louvelii
ID:
561997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 6: 123 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561329

Common Names

  • Bathiorhamnus louvelii
  • Louvel's Bathiorhamnus
  • Louvel's Bathiorhamnus

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Synonyms

  • Macrorhamnus louvelii H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Bathiorhamnus louvelii louvelii [unknown]

Description

Bathiorhamnus louvelii (also called Louvelii Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a short stem. The flowers are white and have a yellowish-green center. It grows in wet forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bathiorhamnus louvelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bathiorhamnus louvelii is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bathiorhamnus louvelii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Bathiorhamnus louvelii

Bathiorhamnus louvelii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bathiorhamnus louvelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bathiorhamnus louvelii?

Bathiorhamnus louvelii

What is the common name of Bathiorhamnus louvelii?

Louvelii Bathiorhamnus

What is the natural habitat of Bathiorhamnus louvelii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2671040: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.