Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
225735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 7: 11 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225065



Common Names

  • Divaricata Lepanthes
  • Lepanthes Divaricata
  • Divaricata's Lepanthes


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Synonyms

  • Lepanthes divaricata minor Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]

Description

Lepanthes divaricata (also called Divaricate Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single leaf and a single flower with a yellow lip and white sepals. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, and is found in cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes divaricata is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes divaricata has a small, white flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes divaricata is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a cool to warm growing species that requires high humidity and moderate light. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark or tree fern. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Lepanthes divaricata

Lepanthes divaricata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Lepanthes divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes divaricata?

Lepanthes divaricata

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes divaricata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower size of Lepanthes divaricata?

Very small, about 1 cm long

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-109899: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.