Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vasquezii
ID:
317873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 29. 2000 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XX.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317205



Common Names

  • Barbosella vasquezii
  • Vasquezii Barbosella
  • Barbosella's Vasquezii


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Description

Barbosella vasquezii (also called Barbosella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Barbosella vasquezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Barbosella vasquezii is a yellowish-green color, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbosella vasquezii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Barbosella vasquezii

Barbosella vasquezii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Barbosella vasquezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbosella vasquezii?

Barbosella vasquezii

What is the natural habitat of Barbosella vasquezii?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Barbosella vasquezii?

Up to 15 cm in height

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,

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