Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
naevosa
ID:
318122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 19: 46 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317454



Common Names

  • Barkeria naevosa
  • Naevosa Barkeria
  • Barkeria's Naevosa


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Synonyms

  • Barkeria chinensis naevosa (Lindl.) Thien in Thien & Dressler [unknown]
  • Epidendrum chinense naevosum (Lindl.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Epidendrum naevosum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Barkeria naevosa (also called 'Spotted Barkeria', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Barkeria naevosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barkeria naevosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barkeria naevosa is a terrestrial orchid species native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in individual pots with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Barkeria naevosa

Barkeria naevosa can be found in Mexico.

Barkeria naevosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barkeria naevosa?

Barkeria naevosa

What is the common name of Barkeria naevosa?

No common name

Where is Barkeria naevosa native to?

Mexico

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-19840: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.