Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
318176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) Dressler & Halb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 6: 247 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317508



Common Names

  • Climbing Barkeria
  • Climbing Epidendrum
  • Climbing Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pachyphyllum scandens Lex. [unknown]
  • Barkeria cyclotella Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Barkeria lindleyana cyclotella (Rchb.f.) Thien in Thien & Dressler [unknown]
  • Epidendrum lindleyanum cyclotellum A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Epidendrum cyclotellum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Barkeria scandens (also called Climbing barkeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in wet montane forests, often growing on trees or rocks, at elevations of 500-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Barkeria scandens 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 scandens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Barkeria scandens is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant, growing to a height of 1–2 m. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Barkeria scandens

Barkeria scandens can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Barkeria scandens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Barkeria scandens?

Barkeria scandens is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Barkeria scandens?

Barkeria scandens can reach a height of up to 30 cm.

What is the flowering period of Barkeria scandens?

The flowering period of Barkeria scandens is from April to May.

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-19845: Based on the initial data import
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Federico Halbinger (1925-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halb.' in the authors string.