Lepanthes erythrostanga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrostanga
ID:
225791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hespenh. & Dod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 7: 176 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225121
Common Names
- Lepanthes erythrostanga
- Erythrostanga Orchid
- Erythrostanga Lepanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes erythrostanga (also called Erythrostanga Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with a single, erect, leaf-bearing stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000–2500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes erythrostanga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes erythrostanga is small, white and has a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes erythrostanga is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Lepanthes erythrostanga
Lepanthes erythrostanga is native to Colombia and can be found in the humid montane forests of the Andes.
Lepanthes erythrostanga FAQ
What are the natural habitats of Lepanthes erythrostanga?
Lepanthes erythrostanga is found in tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes erythrostanga?
The flowers of Lepanthes erythrostanga are usually white or pale green.
What is the size of Lepanthes erythrostanga?
Lepanthes erythrostanga is a small plant, with a maximum height of about 5 cm.
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-109949: Based on the initial data import
Henry August Hespenheide (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hespenh.' in the authors string.
Donald Dungan Dod (1912-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dod' in the authors string.