Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ortiziana
ID:
1333580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach., Lamczyk & Baranow) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 36 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346034



Common Names

  • Ortiziana Eltroplectris
  • Eltroplectris ortiziana
  • Ortiziana Eltroplectris


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Description

Eltroplectris ortiziana (also called Ortiz's Eltroplectris, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with a short stem and a single, leathery, elliptic-lanceolate leaf. It is native to Colombia and is found growing in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eltroplectris ortiziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eltroplectris ortiziana is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eltroplectris ortiziana is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It can be grown in a potting medium of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of plants. The divisions should be planted in the same potting medium as the mother plant.

Where to Find Eltroplectris ortiziana

Eltroplectris ortiziana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Eltroplectris ortiziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eltroplectris ortiziana?

Eltroplectris ortiziana

What is the family of Eltroplectris ortiziana?

Orchidaceae

Where is Eltroplectris ortiziana found?

Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.
Michał Lamczyk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamczyk' in the authors string.