Barkeria palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
318166
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 470 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317498
Common Names
- Palmer's Barkeria
- Palmer's Epidendrum
- Palmer's Orchid
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- Barkeria chinensis palmeri (Rolfe) Thien in Thien & Dressler [unknown]
- Epidendrum palmeri Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Barkeria palmeri (also called Palmer's Barkeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Mexico and Guatemala. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a short stem, with two to four leaves, and a single flower. The flower has a yellowish-green color, and is marked with black spots.
Uses & Benefits
Barkeria palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barkeria palmeri is yellow with a white center and a long, slender tube. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barkeria palmeri is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Barkeria palmeri
Barkeria palmeri can be found in Mexico.
Barkeria palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barkeria palmeri?
Barkeria palmeri
What is the common name of Barkeria palmeri?
Palmeri Barkeria
Where is Barkeria palmeri found?
Barkeria palmeri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Barkeria genus
Barkeria barkeriola, Barkeria dorotheae, Barkeria fritz-halbingeriana, Barkeria lindleyana, Barkeria melanocaulon, Barkeria naevosa, Barkeria obovata, Barkeria palmeri, Barkeria scandens, Barkeria shoemakeri, Barkeria skinneri, Barkeria spectabilis, Barkeria strophinx, Barkeria uniflora, Barkeria whartoniana, Barkeria archilarum, Barkeria skinneri,
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-19844: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.