Lockhartia amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
231156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Endrés & Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1872: 666 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230487
Common Names
- Lockhartia amoena
- Amoena Lockhartia
- Amoena Orchid
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- Lockhartia costaricensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Lockhartia amoena amoena [unknown]
Description
Lockhartia amoena (also called Amoena Lockhartia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is typically found in tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small plant, reaching up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Lockhartia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lockhartia amoena has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lockhartia amoena is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants, and is an easy to grow species. It prefers a warm and humid environment, and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Lockhartia amoena
Lockhartia amoena can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Lockhartia amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lockhartia amoena?
Lockhartia amoena
What is the common name of Lockhartia amoena?
Lovely Lockhartia
Where is Lockhartia amoena native to?
Peru
Species in the Lockhartia genus
Lockhartia acuta, Lockhartia amoena, Lockhartia bennettii, Lockhartia chocoensis, Lockhartia dipleura, Lockhartia genegeorgei, Lockhartia goyazensis, Lockhartia grandibractea, Lockhartia hercodonta, Lockhartia imbricata, Lockhartia latilabris, Lockhartia lepticaula, Lockhartia longifolia, Lockhartia ludibunda, Lockhartia lunifera, Lockhartia micrantha, Lockhartia oblongicallosa, Lockhartia obtusata, Lockhartia odontochila, Lockhartia oerstedii, Lockhartia parthenocomos, Lockhartia parthenoglossa, Lockhartia schunkei, Lockhartia serra, Lockhartia tuberculata, Lockhartia ivainae, Lockhartia galeottiana, Lockhartia viruensis, Lockhartia niesseniae, Lockhartia endresiana, Lockhartia rugosifolia, Lockhartia tenuiflora, Lockhartia compacta,
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-115012: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.