Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cucullata
ID:
317555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 261 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316887



Common Names

  • Barbosella Cucullata
  • Hooded Barbosella
  • Hooded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia longiflora Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis angustisegmenta C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis rhynchantha (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Restrepia cucullata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Restrepia rhynchantha Rchb.f. & Warsz. [unknown]
  • Restrepia varicosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Barbosella longiflora Schltr. [unknown]
  • Barbosella longipes Schltr. [unknown]
  • Barbosella rhynchantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Barbosella varicosa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Restrepia antennifera angustifolia Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Barbosella cucullata (also called Barbosella cucullata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barbosella cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbosella cucullata is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbosella cucullata is a small tree native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Barbosella cucullata

Barbosella cucullata is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Barbosella cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbosella cucullata?

Barbosella cucullata

What is the common name of Barbosella cucullata?

Hooded Barbosella

What is the natural habitat of Barbosella cucullata?

Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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-19784: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.