Ronnbergia viridispica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridispica
ID:
1412089
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 628 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424554
Common Names
- Viridispica Ronnbergia
- Viridispica Orchid
- Viridispica Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ronnbergia viridispica (also called Viridispica 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 viridispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia viridispica 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia viridispica can be propagated from seed or by division. When sowing seeds, use a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Ronnbergia viridispica prefers partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Ronnbergia viridispica
Ronnbergia viridispica can be found in Peru.
Ronnbergia viridispica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia viridispica?
Ronnbergia viridispica
What is the common name of Ronnbergia viridispica?
Green-spiked Ronnbergia
What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia viridispica?
Tropical rainforests
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
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' 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:77165545-1: 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].