Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mendoncae
ID:
912263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brade & Pabst) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 58 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911598



Common Names

  • Aspidogyne Mendoncae
  • Mendoncae Aspidogyne
  • Mendoncae Orchid


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Description

Aspidogyne mendoncae (also called Mendonca's Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Colombia and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidogyne mendoncae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidogyne mendoncae is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidogyne mendoncae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Aspidogyne mendoncae

Aspidogyne mendoncae is native to Colombia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456483: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.