Barbosella ricii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ricii
ID:
317801
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & R.Vásquez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 26. 2000 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XX
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317133
Common Names
- Ricii Barbosella
- Barbosella ricii
- Barbosella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barbosella ricii (also called Ric's Barbosella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, and Peru and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Barbosella ricii 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 ricii 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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Barbosella ricii is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Barbosella ricii
Barbosella ricii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Barbosella ricii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella ricii?
Barbosella ricii
What is the natural habitat of Barbosella ricii?
Tropical forests
What is the flower color of Barbosella ricii?
White or cream
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19808: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.