Lepanthes purulhaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purulhaensis
ID:
913815
Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lepanthes Guatemala : 206 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913150
Common Names
- Lepanthes Purulhaensis
- Purulhaensis Orchid
- Purulha Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes purulhaensis (also called Purulha Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small orchid that is native to Guatemala. It has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes purulhaensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. It can be used to create a tropical look in any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes purulhaensis is small, white and has three petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes purulhaensis is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an easy to grow species that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It blooms in the spring and summer and produces small, yellow and green flowers.
Where to Find Lepanthes purulhaensis
Lepanthes purulhaensis is native to Guatemala.
Lepanthes purulhaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes purulhaensis?
Lepanthes purulhaensis
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes purulhaensis?
Tropical montane forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Lepanthes purulhaensis?
White, yellow, or pink
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-458122: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.