Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 147 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807796
Common Names
- Aspidogyne herzogii
- Herzogii Aspidogyne
- Aspidogyne Herzogii
Description
Aspidogyne herzogii (also called Herzog's Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid forests, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidogyne herzogii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidogyne herzogii has a small, white flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidogyne herzogii is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Aspidogyne herzogii
Aspidogyne herzogii can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Aspidogyne herzogii FAQ
What is the common name of Aspidogyne herzogii?
Herzog's Aspidogyne
What is the scientific name of Herzog's Aspidogyne?
Aspidogyne herzogii
What is the family of Aspidogyne herzogii?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Aspidogyne genus
Aspidogyne argentea,
Aspidogyne bidentifera,
Aspidogyne boliviensis,
Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha,
Aspidogyne bruxelii,
Aspidogyne commelinoides,
Aspidogyne confusa,
Aspidogyne decora,
Aspidogyne fimbrillaris,
Aspidogyne foliosa,
Aspidogyne hylibates,
Aspidogyne hyphaematica,
Aspidogyne kuczynskii,
Aspidogyne lindleyana,
Aspidogyne longicornu,
Aspidogyne malmei,
Aspidogyne metallescens,
Aspidogyne multifoliata,
Aspidogyne mystacina,
Aspidogyne pumila,
Aspidogyne rariflora,
Aspidogyne repens,
Aspidogyne robusta,
Aspidogyne serripetala,
Aspidogyne steyermarkii,
Aspidogyne stictophylla,
Aspidogyne tuerckheimii,
Aspidogyne utriculata,
Aspidogyne mosaica,
Aspidogyne gigantea,
Aspidogyne vesiculosa,
Aspidogyne grandis,
Aspidogyne grayumii,
Aspidogyne herzogii,
Aspidogyne misera,
Aspidogyne popayanensis,
Aspidogyne roseoalba,
Aspidogyne zonata,
Aspidogyne carauchana,
Aspidogyne chocoensis,
Aspidogyne cruciformis,
Aspidogyne goaltalensis,
Aspidogyne longibracteata,
Aspidogyne mendoncae,
Aspidogyne rotundifolia,
Aspidogyne sumacoensis,
Aspidogyne costaricensis,
Aspidogyne harlingii,
Aspidogyne alajuelae,
Aspidogyne amazonica,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,