Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chocoana
ID:
1328878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 54: 201 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341332



Common Names

  • Choco Oliveriana
  • Choco Orchid
  • Choco Epidendrum


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Description

Oliveriana chocoana (also called Choco Oliveriana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana chocoana is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also known for its ability to thrive in shady areas and its low maintenance requirements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana chocoana has white flowers with yellow centers and a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana chocoana is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seeds.

Where to Find Oliveriana chocoana

Oliveriana chocoana is endemic to Colombia.

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.