Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laxispica
ID:
1316638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Catling) Salazar & Soto Arenas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329092



Common Names

  • Funkiella Laxispica
  • Laxispica Funkiella
  • Laxispica Funkiella Tree


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Description

Funkiella laxispica (also called Lax-Spiked Funkiella, 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

Funkiella laxispica 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

Funkiella laxispica 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

Funkiella laxispica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Funkiella laxispica

Funkiella laxispica can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Funkiella laxispica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Funkiella laxispica?

Funkiella laxispica is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Funkiella laxispica?

The flowers of Funkiella laxispica are usually yellow or orange.

What is the size of Funkiella laxispica?

Funkiella laxispica 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

Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Paul Miles Catling (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catling' in the authors string.