Comparettia chiribogae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiribogae
ID:
912698
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 29 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912033
Common Names
- Comparettia coimbrae
- Coimbra's Comparettia
- Coimbra Comparettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comparettia chiribogae (also called Chiriboga Comparettia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Comparettia chiribogae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comparettia chiribogae has white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comparettia chiribogae is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, white flowers in clusters. The fruit is a small, red berry. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Comparettia chiribogae
Comparettia chiribogae can be found in Colombia.
Comparettia chiribogae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comparettia chiribogae?
Comparettia chiribogae
What is the natural habitat of Comparettia chiribogae?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What is the growth habit of Comparettia chiribogae?
Small shrub
Species in the Comparettia genus
Comparettia moroniae, Comparettia acebeyae, Comparettia amboroensis, Comparettia auriculata, Comparettia barkeri, Comparettia bennettii, Comparettia blankei, Comparettia brevis, Comparettia campoverdei, Comparettia carinata, Comparettia chiribogae, Comparettia coimbrae, Comparettia corydaloides, Comparettia crucirornibus, Comparettia delcastilloi, Comparettia ecalcarata, Comparettia embreei, Comparettia equitans, Comparettia frymirei, Comparettia gentryi, Comparettia granizoi, Comparettia hauensteinii, Comparettia heterophylla, Comparettia hirtzii, Comparettia jamiesonii, Comparettia janeae, Comparettia kerspei, Comparettia kroemeri, Comparettia langkastii, Comparettia langlassei, Comparettia larae, Comparettia latipetala, Comparettia limatamboensis, Comparettia luerae, Comparettia markgrafii, Comparettia micrantha, Comparettia minuta, Comparettia mirthae, Comparettia neudeckeri, Comparettia newyorkorum, Comparettia ottonis, Comparettia pacensium, Comparettia palatina, Comparettia paniculata, Comparettia papillosa, Comparettia paraguaensis, Comparettia penduliflora, Comparettia peruvioides, Comparettia portillae, Comparettia rauhii,
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-456934: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.