Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
1306001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble & F.S.Alves

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 134 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318455



Common Names

  • Herbertia amabilis
  • Amabilis Herbertia
  • Herbertia Amabilis


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Description

Herbertia amabilis (also called Herbertia amabilis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has a single, long, narrow leaf and a single, long-lasting, fragrant flower.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertia amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herbertia amabilis is a yellow-greenish color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertia amabilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Herbertia amabilis

Herbertia amabilis is found in the coastal areas of Brazil.

Herbertia amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertia amabilis?

Herbertia amabilis

What is the common name of Herbertia amabilis?

Unknown

Where is Herbertia amabilis found?

Brazil

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Leonardo Paz Deble (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deble' in the authors string.
Fabiano da Silva Alves (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Alves' in the authors string.