Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dubia
ID:
1316637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Rosillo) E.Yañez & Soto Arenas ex Solano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 97: 51 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329091



Common Names

  • Cuitlauzina Dubia
  • Dubious Cuitlauzina
  • Dubious Cuitlauzina Tree


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Description

Cuitlauzina dubia (also called Dubious Cuitlauzina, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cuitlauzina dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuitlauzina dubia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuitlauzina dubia is a shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Cuitlauzina dubia is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Cuitlauzina dubia

Cuitlauzina dubia can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Cuitlauzina dubia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cuitlauzina dubia?

Cuitlauzina dubia is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Cuitlauzina dubia?

The flowers of Cuitlauzina dubia are usually yellow or orange.

What is the size of Cuitlauzina dubia?

Cuitlauzina dubia is a small orchid, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

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

Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Salvador Rosillo de Velasco (1905-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Rosillo' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.
E. Yáñez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Yañez' in the authors string.