Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
918590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach.) Salazar, H.C.Dueñas & Fern.Alonso

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 33: 178 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917925



Common Names

  • Peruviana Vygie
  • Helonoma Vygie
  • Wild Vygie


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Description

Helonoma peruviana (also called Peruvian Helonoma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador and Peru. It is an epiphyte with a single, erect stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Helonoma peruviana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helonoma peruviana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonoma peruviana is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial that grows in tufts of upright, linear, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Helonoma peruviana

Helonoma peruviana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Peru and Ecuador.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463299: Based on the initial data import
José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Hilda del Carmen Dueñas Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Dueñas' in the authors string.