Lepanthes mononeura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mononeura
ID:
226123
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hermans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 105(1216): 206 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225453
Common Names
- Mononeura lepanthes
- Mononeura orchid
- Mononeura lepanthes orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes mononeura (also called Mononeura Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It typically grows in cloud forests, between 1,000 and 2,000 meters above sea level. It has a small, slender stem and thin, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes mononeura is a popular ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes mononeura 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 mononeura 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 mononeura
Lepanthes mononeura is native to Colombia and can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Lepanthes mononeura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes mononeura?
Lepanthes mononeura
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes mononeura?
Lepanthes mononeura is found in humid montane forests in Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes mononeura?
The flowers of Lepanthes mononeura 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-110249: Based on the initial data import
Johan Hermans (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hermans' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.