Leptotes vellozicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vellozicola
ID:
809631
Status:
valid
Authors:
Van den Berg, E.C.Smidt & Marçal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 1: 2 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808965
Common Names
- Leptotes vellozicola
- Vellozicola Leptotes
- Vellozicola Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptotes vellozicola (also called Vellozia leptotes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to Brazil. It is found in rocky areas and in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotes vellozicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptotes vellozicola has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Leptotes vellozicola can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.
Where to Find Leptotes vellozicola
Leptotes vellozicola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Leptotes vellozicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptotes vellozicola?
Leptotes vellozicola
What is the family of Leptotes vellozicola?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Leptotes vellozicola?
Brazil
Species in the Leptotes genus
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-347208: Based on the initial data import
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.
Eric de Camargo Smidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Smidt' in the authors string.
Sidney Marçal de Oliveira (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marçal' in the authors string.