Status:
valid
Authors:
(Melch.) Verdc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 469 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558961
Common Names
- Balthasaria schliebenii
- Schlieben's Balthasaria
- Schlieben Balthasaria
Synonyms
- Adinandra schliebenii Melch. [unknown]
- Melchiora schliebenii (Melch.) Kobuski [unknown]
Description
Balthasaria schliebenii (also called 'Cobweb Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, large, leathery leaf. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Balthasaria schliebenii is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balthasaria schliebenii var. glabra (Verdc.) Verdc.
Balthasaria schliebenii var. greenwayi (Verdc.) Verdc.
Balthasaria schliebenii var. intermedia (Boutique & Troupin) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Balthasaria schliebenii is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balthasaria schliebenii is a terrestrial, evergreen, perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Balthasaria schliebenii
Balthasaria schliebenii can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Balthasaria schliebenii FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Balthasaria schliebenii?
Balthasaria schliebenii prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Balthasaria schliebenii?
Balthasaria schliebenii prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix with plenty of organic material.
How much light does Balthasaria schliebenii need?
Balthasaria schliebenii needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Balthasaria genus
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,