Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vellozicola
ID:
918691

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Mota, F.Barros & Stehmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 383 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918026



Common Names

  • Lepanthopsis Vellozicola
  • Vellozicola Lepanthopsis
  • Vellozi's Lepanthopsis


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Description

Lepanthopsis vellozicola (also called Vellozicola Lepanthopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 0.5 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthopsis vellozicola is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthopsis vellozicola has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthopsis vellozicola is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Lepanthopsis vellozicola

Lepanthopsis vellozicola can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

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-463409: Based on the initial data import
João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Rubens Custódio da Mota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Mota' in the authors string.