Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ignea
ID:
919458

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 10 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918793



Common Names

  • Comparettia ignea
  • Ignea Comparettia
  • Fiery Comparettia


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Description

Comparettia ignea (also called Fire Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height. The leaves are oval-shaped and can reach up to 5 cm in length. It grows in moist tropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Comparettia ignea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Comparettia ignea are small, white and borne in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, thin tail. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comparettia ignea is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of established plants. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Comparettia ignea

Comparettia ignea is native to Colombia and can be found in wet mountain forests.

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,

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