Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
skinneri
ID:
318195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 15: 1 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317527



Common Names

  • Skinner's Barkeria
  • Skinner's Barkerria
  • Skinner's Barkerri


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Synonyms

  • Barkeria skinneri major Paxton [unknown]
  • Epidendrum skinneri superbum R.Warner [unknown]
  • Barkeria delpinalii Archila & Chiron [unknown]
  • Dothilophis purpurea Raf. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum fuchsii Regel [unknown]
  • Epidendrum skinneri Bateman [unknown]

Description

Barkeria skinneri (also called Skinner'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 skinneri 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 skinneri is yellow with a red lip, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barkeria skinneri 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 skinneri

Barkeria skinneri can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Barkeria skinneri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Barkeria skinneri?

Barkeria skinneri is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Barkeria skinneri?

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

What is the flowering period of Barkeria skinneri?

The flowering period of Barkeria skinneri 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