Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1412086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 628 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424551



Common Names

  • Weberbauer's Ronnbergia
  • Weberbauerii Ronnbergia
  • Weberbauer's Star Orchid


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Description

Ronnbergia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer'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 weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ronnbergia weberbaueri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri prefers partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Ronnbergia weberbaueri

Ronnbergia weberbaueri can be found in Peru.

Ronnbergia weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia weberbaueri?

Ronnbergia weberbaueri

What is the common name of Ronnbergia weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's Ronnbergia

What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia weberbaueri?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

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References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' 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:77165546-1: 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].