Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 105 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316078
Common Names
- Baloghia anisomera
- Anisomera Baloghia
- Baloghia Anisomer
Description
Baloghia anisomera (also called Anisomerous Baloghia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid forests, often growing on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Baloghia anisomera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baloghia anisomera is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baloghia anisomera is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Baloghia anisomera
Baloghia anisomera can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Baloghia anisomera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baloghia anisomera?
Baloghia anisomera
What type of plant is Baloghia anisomera?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Baloghia anisomera?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Baloghia genus
Baloghia alternifolia,
Baloghia anisomera,
Baloghia balansae,
Baloghia brongniartii,
Baloghia buchholzii,
Baloghia bureavii,
Baloghia deplanchei,
Baloghia drimiflora,
Baloghia inophylla,
Baloghia marmorata,
Baloghia montana,
Baloghia neocaledonica,
Baloghia parviflora,
Baloghia pininsularis,
Baloghia pulchella,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,