Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
subpetiolata
ID:
1412092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 627 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424557



Common Names

  • Subpetiolata Ronnbergia
  • Subpetiolata Orchid
  • Subpetiolata Star Orchid


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Description

Ronnbergia subpetiolata (also called Subpetiolata 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 subpetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ronnbergia subpetiolata is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia subpetiolata is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ronnbergia subpetiolata

Ronnbergia subpetiolata can be found in Peru.

Ronnbergia subpetiolata FAQ

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Ronnbergia subpetiolata

What is the family of Ronnbergia subpetiolata?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Ronnbergia subpetiolata?

Subpetiolate 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' 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:77165542-1: 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].