Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 2: 42 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225484
Common Names
- Necopina Lepanthes
- Lepanthes necopina
- Lepanthes
Description
Lepanthes necopina (also called Necopina Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes necopina 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
Lepanthes necopina has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes necopina is a terrestrial orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant prefers a well-draining, organic potting mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Lepanthes necopina
Lepanthes necopina is native to Colombia and can be found in the cloud forests of the Cordillera Occidental.
Lepanthes necopina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes necopina?
Lepanthes necopina
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes necopina?
The natural habitat of Lepanthes necopina is humid montane forests in Colombia.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes necopina?
The flower color of Lepanthes necopina is 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,