Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scoliosa
ID:
1327216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 352 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339670



Common Names

  • Scoliosa Lepanthes
  • Tiny Orchid
  • Miniature Orchid


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Description

Lepanthes scoliosa (also called Scoliosa Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in moist forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes scoliosa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes scoliosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes scoliosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Lepanthes scoliosa

Lepanthes scoliosa is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Lepanthes scoliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes scoliosa?

Lepanthes scoliosa

What is the common name of Lepanthes scoliosa?

Scoliosa Lepanthes

What is the family of Lepanthes scoliosa?

Orchidaceae

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.