Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 1: t. 88 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230488
Common Names
- Lockhartia bennettii
- Bennettii Lockhartia
- Bennettii Orchid
Description
Lockhartia bennettii (also called Bennett's Lockhartia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Lockhartia bennettii 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 bennettii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lockhartia bennettii 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 bennettii
Lockhartia bennettii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Lockhartia bennettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lockhartia bennettii?
Lockhartia bennettii
What is the common name of Lockhartia bennettii?
Bennett's Lockhartia
Where is Lockhartia bennettii 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,