Campylocentrum huebneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huebneri
ID:
795513
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 382 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794846
Common Names
- Campylocentrum huebneri
- Huebner's Campylocentrum
- Huebner Epidendrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylocentrum huebneri (also called Huebner's Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are lanceolate, green in color. It is found in wet montane forests, and is usually found in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Uses & Benefits
Campylocentrum huebneri is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylocentrum huebneri has white-yellow flowers, small, globose, and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender with lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylocentrum huebneri is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is an epiphyte. It is best grown in a humid, warm environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.
Where to Find Campylocentrum huebneri
Campylocentrum huebneri is native to Peru.
Campylocentrum huebneri FAQ
What are the light requirements for Campylocentrum huebneri?
Campylocentrum huebneri prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal temperature range for Campylocentrum huebneri?
Campylocentrum huebneri prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
What is the ideal humidity range for Campylocentrum huebneri?
Campylocentrum huebneri prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.
Species in the Campylocentrum genus
Campylocentrum bonifaziae, Campylocentrum cornejoi, Campylocentrum puyense, Campylocentrum acutilobum, Campylocentrum amazonicum, Campylocentrum apiculatum, Campylocentrum aromaticum, Campylocentrum asplundii, Campylocentrum brachycarpum, Campylocentrum brenesii, Campylocentrum crassirhizum, Campylocentrum densiflorum, Campylocentrum ecuadorense, Campylocentrum embreei, Campylocentrum fasciola, Campylocentrum grisebachii, Campylocentrum hasslerianum, Campylocentrum hirtellum, Campylocentrum hirtzii, Campylocentrum hondurense, Campylocentrum huebneri, Campylocentrum huebnerioides, Campylocentrum intermedium, Campylocentrum jamaicense, Campylocentrum kuntzei, Campylocentrum lansbergii, Campylocentrum latifolium, Campylocentrum madisonii, Campylocentrum mattogrossense, Campylocentrum micranthum, Campylocentrum microphyllum, Campylocentrum minutum, Campylocentrum natalieae, Campylocentrum neglectum, Campylocentrum organense, Campylocentrum ornithorrhynchum, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum, Campylocentrum panamense, Campylocentrum parahybunense, Campylocentrum pauloense, Campylocentrum peniculus, Campylocentrum pernambucense, Campylocentrum poeppigii, Campylocentrum polystachyum, Campylocentrum pubirhachis, Campylocentrum pugioniforme, Campylocentrum pygmaeum, Campylocentrum robustum, Campylocentrum schiedei, Campylocentrum schneeanum,
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-33339: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.