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
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.
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 Barbosella genus
Barbosella australis,
Barbosella circinata,
Barbosella cogniauxiana,
Barbosella crassifolia,
Barbosella cucullata,
Barbosella dolichorhiza,
Barbosella dusenii,
Barbosella gardneri,
Barbosella geminata,
Barbosella macaheensis,
Barbosella miersii,
Barbosella orbicularis,
Barbosella prorepens,
Barbosella ricii,
Barbosella schista,
Barbosella spiritu-sanctensis,
Barbosella trilobata,
Barbosella vasquezii,
Barbosella portillae,
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,