Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodiana
ID:
225738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stimson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 338 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225068



Common Names

  • Dodiana Lepanthes
  • Lepanthes Dodiana
  • Dodiana's Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes dodiana (also called 'Dodiana's Lepanthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in montane rainforest habitats at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes dodiana is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes dodiana 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 dodiana 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 dodiana

Lepanthes dodiana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Lepanthes dodiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes dodiana?

Lepanthes dodiana

What is the family of Lepanthes dodiana?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes dodiana?

Tropical rainforest

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-109900: Based on the initial data import
William R. Stimson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stimson' in the authors string.