Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
queremalensis
ID:
1324566

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Pérez, Kolan. & Rinc.-Useche

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 316 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337020



Common Names

  • Lepanthes Queremalensis
  • Queremalensis Orchid
  • Lepanthes Orchid


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Description

Lepanthes queremalensis (also called Queremal Lepanthes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has alternate, elliptic leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes queremalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes queremalensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes queremalensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It grows to a height of about 6 inches and has small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lepanthes queremalensis

Lepanthes queremalensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the cloud forests of the region.

Lepanthes queremalensis FAQ

What are the common names of Lepanthes queremalensis?

Lepanthes queremalensis is commonly known as the Queremal Lepanthes.

What is the growth rate of Lepanthes queremalensis?

Lepanthes queremalensis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What kind of soil does Lepanthes queremalensis prefer?

Lepanthes queremalensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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

Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
Oscar Alejandro Pérez-Escobar (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pérez' in the authors string.
Cristian Camilo Rincón-Useche: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rinc.-Useche' in the authors string.