Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
prorepens
ID:
317776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 263 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317108



Common Names

  • Prorepens Barbosella
  • Barbosella prorepens
  • Barbosella


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis dussii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis monstrabilis Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis prorepens (Rchb.f.) Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Restrepia caespitifica F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Restrepia prorepens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Restrepia tolimensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Barbosella brenesii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Barbosella caespitifica (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Garay [unknown]
  • Barbosella dussii (Cogn.) Dod [unknown]
  • Barbosella monstrabilis (Ames) Garay [unknown]
  • Barbosella tolimensis (Kraenzl.) Garay [unknown]

Description

Barbosella prorepens (also called Prorepens Barbosella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in forests and grasslands. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with white petals and a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Barbosella prorepens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Barbosella prorepens is white to pale yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbosella prorepens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area in the garden.

Where to Find Barbosella prorepens

Barbosella prorepens is native to Brazil.

Barbosella prorepens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbosella prorepens?

Barbosella prorepens

What is the natural habitat of Barbosella prorepens?

Tropical forests

What is the flower color of Barbosella prorepens?

White or cream

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-19805: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.