Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
droseroides
ID:
225749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 2: 188 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225079



Common Names

  • Droseroides Lepanthes
  • Lepanthes Droseroides
  • Droseroides's Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes droseroides (also called 'Droseroid Lepanthes', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with an erect habit. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found growing in wet montane forests. The plant has a single, thin, erect stem, with a few leaves and a terminal inflorescence with several flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes droseroides is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes droseroides 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 droseroides 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 droseroides

Lepanthes droseroides is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the humid forests of the Caribbean and Pacific slopes.

Lepanthes droseroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes droseroides?

Lepanthes droseroides

What is the common name of Lepanthes droseroides?

Droseroides Lepanthes

Where is Lepanthes droseroides found?

Lepanthes droseroides is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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,

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