Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lueddemanniana
ID:
902612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) R.E.Schult. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 326 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901947



Common Names

  • Lueddemann's Cochleanthes
  • Lueddemann's Fringe-cup
  • Lueddemann's Fringe Cup


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Description

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana (also called Lueddemann's fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests, and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and it can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Cochleanthes lueddemanniana

Cochleanthes lueddemanniana is native to Central and South America, where it is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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-44492: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.