Status:
valid
Authors:
Endrés ex Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 10: 159 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225348
Common Names
- Lepanthes limbellata
- Bell-shaped Lepanthes
- Lepanthes Bell
Description
Lepanthes limbellata (also called Limbellata, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin leaf. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and cloud forests. The plant has a single, thin leaf and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes limbellata is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes limbellata is small and white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes limbellata is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Lepanthes limbellata
Lepanthes limbellata is native to Colombia and can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Lepanthes limbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes limbellata?
Lepanthes limbellata
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes limbellata?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Lepanthes limbellata?
Spring to summer
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,