Lepanthes mirabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
226115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 1: 12 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225445
Common Names
- Mirabilis lepanthes
- Mirabilis orchid
- Mirabilis lepanthes orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes mirabilis (also called Mirabilis'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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis is small, with a white lip and yellow sepals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, pale green plant.
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Lepanthes mirabilis 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 mirabilis
Lepanthes mirabilis is native to Colombia and can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Lepanthes mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes mirabilis?
Lepanthes mirabilis
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes mirabilis?
Lepanthes mirabilis is found in humid montane forests in Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes mirabilis?
The flowers of Lepanthes mirabilis 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-110241: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.