Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
256177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 32: 22 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255509



Common Names

  • Oliveriana Lehmannii
  • Lehmann's Oliveriana
  • Lehmann's Oliver's Daisy


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Description

Oliveriana lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Oliveriana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Ecuador. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana lehmannii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright pink flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana lehmannii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana lehmannii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Oliveriana lehmannii

Oliveriana lehmannii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Oliveriana lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveriana lehmannii?

Oliveriana lehmannii

What type of plant is Oliveriana lehmannii?

A shrub

Where is Oliveriana lehmannii native to?

Ecuador

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,

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