Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
limense
ID:
1333962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Holstein & Weigend

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 244 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346416



Common Names

  • Selkirkia limense
  • Limense Selkirkia
  • Limense's Selkirkia


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Description

Selkirkia limense (also called 'Lima Selkirkia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Selkirkia limense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selkirkia limense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selkirkia limense is a slow-growing, terrestrial orchid found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Selkirkia limense

Selkirkia limense is native to Peru.

Selkirkia limense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selkirkia limense?

Selkirkia limense

What is the common name of Selkirkia limense?

Selkirkia

What type of plant is Selkirkia limense?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Norbert Holstein (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holstein' in the authors string.