Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fraseri
ID:
1412095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 626 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424560



Common Names

  • Fraser's Ronnbergia
  • Fraseri Ronnbergia
  • Fraser's Star Orchid


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Description

Ronnbergia fraseri (also called Fraser's Ronnbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, leafless stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia fraseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ronnbergia fraseri is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia fraseri is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.

Where to Find Ronnbergia fraseri

Ronnbergia fraseri can be found in Peru.

Ronnbergia fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia fraseri?

Ronnbergia fraseri

What is the family of Ronnbergia fraseri?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Ronnbergia fraseri?

Fraser's Ronnbergia

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165539-1: 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].