Luisia cantharis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantharis
ID:
231661
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 193 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230992
Common Names
- Luisia cantharis
- Cantharis Luisia
- Cantharis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luisia cantharis (also called 'Cantharid luisia', 'Cantharid ludisia' and 'Cantharid ludisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a shade-loving plant, typically found in humid, low-light environments.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia cantharis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Luisia cantharis has a pink flower with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
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Luisia cantharis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Luisia cantharis
Luisia cantharis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Luisia cantharis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luisia cantharis?
Luisia cantharis
What is the natural habitat of Luisia cantharis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the flower color of Luisia cantharis?
White
Species in the Luisia genus
Luisia abrahami, Luisia amesiana, Luisia antennifera, Luisia appressifolia, Luisia brachystachys, Luisia cantharis, Luisia celebica, Luisia confusa, Luisia cordata, Luisia cordatilabia, Luisia curtisii, Luisia filiformis, Luisia foxworthii, Luisia hancockii, Luisia javanica, Luisia jonesii, Luisia longispica, Luisia macrantha, Luisia macrotis, Luisia magniflora, Luisia megasepala, Luisia microptera, Luisia morsei, Luisia occidentalis, Luisia primulina, Luisia psyche, Luisia ramosii, Luisia recurva, Luisia secunda, Luisia taurina, Luisia tenuifolia, Luisia teres, Luisia teretifolia, Luisia thailandica, Luisia trichorrhiza, Luisia tristis, Luisia unguiculata, Luisia volucris, Luisia zeylanica, Luisia zollingeri, Luisia lui, Luisia balakrishnanii, Luisia sonii,
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-115529: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.