Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pacensia
ID:
1035937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Senghas & Leferenz) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 29 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035275



Common Names

  • Comparettia pacensia
  • Peaceful Comparettia
  • Peaceful Orchid


Searching for Comparettia pacensia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Comparettia pacensia (also called Peaceful Comparettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comparettia pacensia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Comparettia pacensia flower is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

Searching for Comparettia pacensia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Comparettia pacensia is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix in bright, indirect light. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Comparettia pacensia

Comparettia pacensia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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

Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' 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.
Sigrid Leferenz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leferenz' in the authors string.