Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicarpellata
ID:
328292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 17: 37 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327624

Common Names

  • Bertiera Bicarpellata
  • Bicarpellata Bertiera
  • Bicarpellata's Bertiera

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Synonyms

  • Sabicea bicarpellata K.Schum. [valid]
  • Bertiera simplicicaulis N.Hallé [valid]
  • Ecpoma bicarpellata (K.Schum.) N.Hallé [valid]

Description

Bertiera bicarpellata (also called Two-carpelled Bertiera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers with purple spots. It is found in humid, shady forests and is often found growing on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera bicarpellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertiera bicarpellata has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera bicarpellata is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It prefers partial shade and regular watering during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Bertiera bicarpellata

Bertiera bicarpellata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bertiera bicarpellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera bicarpellata?

Bertiera bicarpellata

What is the common name of Bertiera bicarpellata?

Bicarpellata

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera bicarpellata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20821: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.