Roella secunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
818926
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Buek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 386 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818260
Common Names
- Roella Secunda
- Secunda Orchid
- Secunda Roella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roella secunda (also called Roella secunda, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has an upright stem with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in humid forests and is found in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Roella secunda is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with small, fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roella secunda has yellow flowers with a faint scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roella secunda is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-draining soil mix. It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Roella secunda
Roella secunda can be found in South Africa.
Roella secunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roella secunda?
Roella secunda
What is the common name of Roella secunda?
Second Roella
What is the natural habitat of Roella secunda?
It is native to the tropical regions of South America
Species in the Roella genus
Roella recurvata, Roella ciliata, Roella bryoides, Roella compacta, Roella arenaria, Roella amplexicaulis, Roella incurva, Roella goodiana, Roella glomerata, Roella dunantii, Roella dregeana, Roella decurrens, Roella prostrata, Roella muscosa, Roella maculata, Roella latiloba, Roella triflora, Roella squarrosa, Roella spicata, Roella secunda, Roella uncinata, Roella amplexicaule, Roella squarrosa, Roella divina,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-356073: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Buek (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buek' in the authors string.