Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
216370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 24: 236 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215699



Common Names

  • Huntleya lucida
  • Shiny Huntleya
  • Shiny Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Zygopetalum lucidum Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Huntleya lucida (also called Shining Huntleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white with a yellow center. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huntleya lucida is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huntleya lucida has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huntleya lucida is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Huntleya lucida

Huntleya lucida can be found in tropical America.

Huntleya lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huntleya lucida?

Huntleya lucida

What is the common name of Huntleya lucida?

Shining huntleya

Where is Huntleya lucida found?

It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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,

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