Status:
valid
Authors:
Campacci
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 53: 15 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806076
Common Names
- Leptotes bohnkiana
- Bohnkiana Leptotes
- Leptotes Bohnkiana
Description
Leptotes bohnkiana (also called Bohnk's Leptotes, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is typically found in humid tropical forests, growing on trees and other plants, where it can receive plenty of sunlight and air circulation.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotes bohnkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptotes bohnkiana is yellowish-green in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptotes bohnkiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Leptotes bohnkiana
Leptotes bohnkiana is native to South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Leptotes bohnkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptotes bohnkiana?
Leptotes bohnkiana
What is the common name of Leptotes bohnkiana?
Bohnkiana Leptotes
Where is Leptotes bohnkiana found?
Leptotes bohnkiana is found in Brazil
Species in the Leptotes genus
Leptotes bicolor,
Leptotes pauloensis,
Leptotes tenuis,
Leptotes unicolor,
Leptotes harryphillipsii,
Leptotes mogyensis,
Leptotes pohlitinocoi,
Leptotes bohnkiana,
Leptotes vellozicola,
Leptotes beatricis,
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,