Lepanthes mephistopheles - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mephistopheles
ID:
226094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 38: 34 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225424
Common Names
- Mephistopheles lepanthes
- Mephistopheles orchid
- Mephistopheles lepanthes orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes mephistopheles (also called Mephistopheles's Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, upright stem. It has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. It is native to Central America and is found in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes mephistopheles is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes mephistopheles is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes mephistopheles can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Lepanthes mephistopheles
Lepanthes mephistopheles is native to Colombia and can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Lepanthes mephistopheles FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes mephistopheles?
Lepanthes mephistopheles
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes mephistopheles?
Lepanthes mephistopheles is found in humid montane forests in Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes mephistopheles?
The flowers of Lepanthes mephistopheles are white to pale yellow.
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-110222: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.