Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
459696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Cloes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 22: 107 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459028



Common Names

  • Lepanthes Echinata
  • Echinata Lepanthes
  • Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes echinata (also called Echinata Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small epiphytic or lithophytic herb, growing up to 10 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are white or yellowish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes echinata has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes echinata is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 4-6 inches. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lepanthes echinata

Lepanthes echinata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lepanthes echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes echinata?

Lepanthes echinata

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes echinata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Lepanthes echinata?

White or greenish-white

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-252066: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Patrick Cloes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cloes' in the authors string.