Lepanthes doeringii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doeringii
ID:
913788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 5 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913123
Common Names
- Lepanthes
- Elf Orchid
- Tiny Orchid
- Pygmy Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes doeringii (also called African Squill, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with a rosette of fleshy, pointed leaves and small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes doeringii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes doeringii is small and white, with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes doeringii is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an easy to grow species that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It blooms in the spring and summer and produces small, pink flowers.
Where to Find Lepanthes doeringii
Lepanthes doeringii is found in Costa Rica.
Lepanthes doeringii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes doeringii?
Lepanthes doeringii
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes doeringii?
Tropical montane forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Lepanthes doeringii?
White, yellow, or pink
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-458095: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.