Herbertia furcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Onira 10: 55 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805994
Common Names
- Herbertia furcata
- Forked Herbertia
- Forked Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertia furcata (also called 'Forked Herbertia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, erect, white flower with a yellow-green labellum. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertia furcata is used as an ornamental plant and for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herbertia furcata is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stalks with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertia furcata is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Herbertia furcata
Herbertia furcata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Herbertia furcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertia furcata?
Herbertia furcata
What is the common name of Herbertia furcata?
Furcata Herbertia
Where is Herbertia furcata found?
Herbertia furcata is found in Peru
Species in the Herbertia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344259: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.