Lycaste puntarenasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puntarenasensis
ID:
809707
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fowlie) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(2): s.p. (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809041
Common Names
- Lycaste puntarenasensis
- Puntarenas Lycaste
- Puntarenas Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lycaste puntarenasensis (also called Lycaste puntarenasensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small terrestrial plant with white flowers and is native to Costa Rica. It is found in humid forests and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lycaste puntarenasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycaste puntarenasensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycaste puntarenasensis is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Lycaste puntarenasensis
Lycaste puntarenasensis can be found in Central America, in areas such as Costa Rica and Panama.
Lycaste puntarenasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycaste puntarenasensis?
Lycaste puntarenasensis
What is the family of Lycaste puntarenasensis?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Lycaste puntarenasensis?
Costa Rica
Species in the Lycaste genus
Lycaste aromatica, Lycaste bradeorum, Lycaste brevispatha, Lycaste campbellii, Lycaste cochleata, Lycaste consobrina, Lycaste crinita, Lycaste cruenta, Lycaste deppei, Lycaste dowiana, Lycaste groganii, Lycaste imschootiana, Lycaste lasioglossa, Lycaste leucantha, Lycaste lucianiana, Lycaste luminosa, Lycaste macrobulbon, Lycaste macrophylla, Lycaste michelii, Lycaste powellii, Lycaste schilleriana, Lycaste smeeana, Lycaste suaveolens, Lycaste tricolor, Lycaste virginalis, Lycaste xytriophora, Lycaste measuresiana, Lycaste niesseniae, Lycaste occulta, Lycaste puntarenasensis, Lycaste viridescens, Lycaste xanthocheila, Lycaste guatemalensis, Lycaste cobani, Lycaste daniloi, Lycaste donadrianii, Lycaste fuscina, Lycaste panchita, Lycaste sandrae, Lycaste angelae, Lycaste bruncana, Lycaste panamanensis, Lycaste zacapensis, Lycaste measuresiana, Lycaste sebastianii, Lycaste bermudezii, Lycaste chaconii, Lycaste annakamilae, Lycaste archilae, Lycaste victoriarum,
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-347284: Based on the initial data import
Jack Archie Fowlie (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fowlie' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.