Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schista
ID:
317822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & R.Escobar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 16: 7 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317154



Common Names

  • Schista Barbosella
  • Barbosella schista
  • Barbosella


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Description

Barbosella schista (also called Schist 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 schista is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Barbosella schista 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 schista is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to Hawaii and is found in coastal areas and dry forests. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Barbosella schista

Barbosella schista is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Barbosella schista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbosella schista?

Barbosella schista

What type of plant is Barbosella schista?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Barbosella schista?

Schista, Barbosella

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-19810: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Escobar (1935-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Escobar' in the authors string.