Lepanthes huehuetenangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huehuetenangensis
ID:
913796
Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lepanthes Guatemala : 142 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913131
Common Names
- Lepanthes huehuetenangensis
- Lepanthes
- Huehuetenangensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes huehuetenangensis (also called Huehuetenango Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small orchid that is native to Guatemala. It has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes huehuetenangensis 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 huehuetenangensis is small and yellow, with a white 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 huehuetenangensis 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, purple and white flowers.
Where to Find Lepanthes huehuetenangensis
Lepanthes huehuetenangensis is found in Mexico.
Lepanthes huehuetenangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes huehuetenangensis?
Lepanthes huehuetenangensis
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes huehuetenangensis?
Tropical montane forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Lepanthes huehuetenangensis?
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-458102: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.