Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) P.J.Alexander & Windham
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 203 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336526
Description
Yosemitea repanda (also called Yosemitea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the United States. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has an erect stem, up to 35 cm tall, with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with brown stripes, up to 3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Yosemitea repanda is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yosemitea repanda has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yosemitea repanda is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Yosemitea repanda
Yosemitea repanda is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Yosemitea repanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yosemitea repanda?
Yosemitea repanda
What type of plant is Yosemitea repanda?
It is a shrub
Where is Yosemitea repanda found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Yosemitea genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,