Barkeria shoemakeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shoemakeri
ID:
318187
Status:
valid
Authors:
Halb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 4: 291 (1974 publ. 1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317519
Common Names
- Shoemaker's Barkeria
- Shoemaker's Epidendrum
- Shoemaker's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barkeria shoemakeri (also called Shoemaker's 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 shoemakeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barkeria shoemakeri 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 shoemakeri 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 shoemakeri
Barkeria shoemakeri can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Barkeria shoemakeri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Barkeria shoemakeri?
Barkeria shoemakeri is native to Mexico.
What is the size of Barkeria shoemakeri?
Barkeria shoemakeri can reach a height of up to 30 cm.
What is the flowering period of Barkeria shoemakeri?
The flowering period of Barkeria shoemakeri is from April to May.
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-19846: Based on the initial data import
Federico Halbinger (1925-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halb.' in the authors string.