Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
foreroi
ID:
918688

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz, O.Pérez & E.Parra

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 26: 137 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918023



Common Names

  • Lepanthes Foreroi
  • Foreroi Lepanthes
  • Forero's Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes foreroi (also called Forero's Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 0.5 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes foreroi is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes foreroi has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes foreroi is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Lepanthes foreroi

Lepanthes foreroi can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

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-463405: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Oscar Alejandro Pérez-Escobar (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pérez' in the authors string.
Edicson Parra-Sánchez (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Parra' in the authors string.