Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez & Pittier) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 627 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424556
Common Names
- Tonduz's Ronnbergia
- Tonduzii Ronnbergia
- Tonduz's Star Orchid
Description
Ronnbergia tonduzii (also called Tonduz'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 tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia tonduzii has small, tubular flowers that are white to pale pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia tonduzii is an epiphytic orchid 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 tonduzii
Ronnbergia tonduzii can be found in Costa Rica.
Ronnbergia tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia tonduzii?
Ronnbergia tonduzii
What is the family of Ronnbergia tonduzii?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Ronnbergia tonduzii?
Tonduz's Ronnbergia
Species in the Ronnbergia genus
Ronnbergia campanulata,
Ronnbergia columbiana,
Ronnbergia deleonii,
Ronnbergia explodens,
Ronnbergia hathewayi,
Ronnbergia killipiana,
Ronnbergia maidifolia,
Ronnbergia morreniana,
Ronnbergia drakeana,
Ronnbergia allenii,
Ronnbergia weberbaueri,
Ronnbergia wuelfinghoffii,
Ronnbergia viridispica,
Ronnbergia veitchii,
Ronnbergia tonduzii,
Ronnbergia subpetiolata,
Ronnbergia involucrata,
Ronnbergia germinyana,
Ronnbergia fraseri,
Ronnbergia aciculosa,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165543-1: 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].