Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calva
ID:
460018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dod ex Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 103 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459350



Common Names

  • Lepanthopsis calva
  • Bald Lepanthopsis
  • Bald Orchid


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Description

Lepanthopsis calva (also called Bald Lepanthopsis, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full shade.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthopsis calva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lepanthopsis calva are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthopsis calva is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Lepanthopsis calva

Lepanthopsis calva is native to Ecuador and can be found in moist montane forests.

Lepanthopsis calva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthopsis calva?

Lepanthopsis calva

What is the common name of Lepanthopsis calva?

Bald Lepanthopsis

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthopsis calva?

Lepanthopsis calva is native to the Caribbean

Species in the Lepanthopsis genus

Lepanthopsis abbreviata, Lepanthopsis acetabulum, Lepanthopsis acuminata, Lepanthopsis anthoctenium, Lepanthopsis apoda, Lepanthopsis aristata, Lepanthopsis astrophora, Lepanthopsis atrosetifera, Lepanthopsis barahonensis, Lepanthopsis comet-halleyi, Lepanthopsis constanzensis, Lepanthopsis cucullata, Lepanthopsis culiculosa, Lepanthopsis densiflora, Lepanthopsis dewildei, Lepanthopsis dodii, Lepanthopsis farrago, Lepanthopsis floripecten, Lepanthopsis glandulifera, Lepanthopsis hirtzii, Lepanthopsis hotteana, Lepanthopsis lingulata, Lepanthopsis melanantha, Lepanthopsis micheliae, Lepanthopsis microlepanthes, Lepanthopsis moniliformis, Lepanthopsis obliquipetala, Lepanthopsis ornipteridion, Lepanthopsis peniculus, Lepanthopsis pristis, Lepanthopsis prolifera, Lepanthopsis pulchella, Lepanthopsis pygmaea, Lepanthopsis serrulata, Lepanthopsis stellaris, Lepanthopsis steyermarkii, Lepanthopsis ubangii, Lepanthopsis vinacea, Lepanthopsis calva, Lepanthopsis rinkei, Lepanthopsis purpurata, Lepanthopsis woodsiana, Lepanthopsis vellozicola, Lepanthopsis trulliformis, Lepanthopsis hyalina,

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-252113: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Donald Dungan Dod (1912-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dod' in the authors string.