Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brevipes
ID:
298052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 389 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297384



Common Names

  • Rockinghamia brevipes
  • Rodriguezia antioquiana
  • Rodriguezia bahiensis


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Description

Rockinghamia brevipes (also called 'Short-Stalked Rockinghamia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has an erect stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and produces up to 5 flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rockinghamia brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rockinghamia brevipes has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rockinghamia brevipes can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rockinghamia brevipes

Rockinghamia brevipes can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Rockinghamia brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rockinghamia brevipes?

Rockinghamia brevipes

What is the common name of Rockinghamia brevipes?

Rockinghamia

What is the natural habitat of Rockinghamia brevipes?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rockinghamia genus

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,

References