Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
itambensis
ID:
921545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Versieux & Leme) Louzada & Versieux

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35: 500 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920880



Common Names

  • Lapanthus Itambensis
  • Itambensis Lapanthus
  • Itambé Lapanthus


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Description

Lapanthus itambensis (also called Itambé's Lapanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lapanthus itambensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lapanthus itambensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapanthus itambensis is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Lapanthus itambensis

Lapanthus itambensis is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Rainforest of the region.

Species in the Lapanthus genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Leonardo M. Versieux: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Versieux' in the authors string.
Rafael Batista Louzada: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louzada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111786-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].