Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
querceticola
ID:
1322696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Meneguzzo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orquidário 26: 90 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335150



Common Names

  • Aspidogyne querceticola
  • Oak-dwelling Aspidogyne
  • Querceticola Aspidogyne


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Description

Aspidogyne querceticola (also called Oak-Loving Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidogyne querceticola is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidogyne querceticola is white, bell-shaped, and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidogyne querceticola is an epiphytic orchid that is best grown in partial shade and high humidity. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings or by tissue culture.

Where to Find Aspidogyne querceticola

Aspidogyne querceticola is native to Brazil.

Aspidogyne querceticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidogyne querceticola?

Aspidogyne querceticola

What type of plant is Aspidogyne querceticola?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where does Aspidogyne querceticola grow?

It is native to Mexico

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Thiago Erir Cadete Meneguzzo (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meneguzzo' in the authors string.