Status:
valid
Authors:
Salazar, Soto Arenas & O.Suárez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 14: 153 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225503
Common Names
- Oaxacana Lepanthes
- Lepanthes oaxacana
- Lepanthes
Description
Lepanthes oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to maintain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes oaxacana is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes oaxacana is a small epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Lepanthes oaxacana
Lepanthes oaxacana is native to Mexico and can be found in the cloud forests of the Sierra Madre del Sur.
Lepanthes oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes oaxacana?
Lepanthes oaxacana
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes oaxacana?
The natural habitat of Lepanthes oaxacana is humid montane forests in Mexico.
What is the flower color of Lepanthes oaxacana?
The flower color of Lepanthes oaxacana 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,
References
Octavio Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Suárez' in the authors string.