Status:
valid
Authors:
Thoerle & Hirtz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 201: 52 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342065
Description
Lepanthes calochroma (also called calochrome lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic herb with a single stem and a few leaves, reaching a height of up to 0.2 m. It is native to Central America, and it is found in humid habitats, such as tropical forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes calochroma is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepanthes calochroma has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.
Where to Find Lepanthes calochroma
Lepanthes calochroma is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andean region of the country.
Lepanthes calochroma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes calochroma?
Lepanthes calochroma
What is the common name of Lepanthes calochroma?
Calochrome Lepanthes
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes calochroma?
Lepanthes calochroma is native to Costa Rica and grows in wet montane forests
Species in the Lepanthes genus
Lepanthes abitaguae,
Lepanthes abortiva,
Lepanthes absens,
Lepanthes acarina,
Lepanthes aciculifolia,
Lepanthes acoridilabia,
Lepanthes acrogenia,
Lepanthes actias-luna,
Lepanthes aculeata,
Lepanthes acuminata,
Lepanthes acunae,
Lepanthes acutissima,
Lepanthes adamsii,
Lepanthes adelphe,
Lepanthes aduncata,
Lepanthes aeora,
Lepanthes affinis,
Lepanthes aggeris,
Lepanthes agglutinata,
Lepanthes aithalos,
Lepanthes alcicornis,
Lepanthes alkaia,
Lepanthes allector,
Lepanthes almolongae,
Lepanthes alopex,
Lepanthes alticola,
Lepanthes amabilis,
Lepanthes amphioxa,
Lepanthes amplectens,
Lepanthes amplior,
Lepanthes amplisepala,
Lepanthes anatina,
Lepanthes ancylopetala,
Lepanthes andreettae,
Lepanthes andrenoglossa,
Lepanthes anfracta,
Lepanthes angulata,
Lepanthes ankistra,
Lepanthes anserina,
Lepanthes antennata,
Lepanthes antennifera,
Lepanthes antilocapra,
Lepanthes antiopa,
Lepanthes antioquiensis,
Lepanthes appendiculata,
Lepanthes aprica,
Lepanthes aprina,
Lepanthes aquila-borussiae,
Lepanthes arbuscula,
Lepanthes arethusa,
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
Lisa Terri Thoerle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoerle' in the authors string.