Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hermaniana
ID:
1328636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Alibertis & A.Alibertis) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 76 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341090



Common Names

  • Orchinea hermaniana
  • Hermaniana Orchinea
  • Orchinea


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Description

Orchinea hermaniana (also called Herman's orchinea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orchinea hermaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchinea hermaniana has small, white flowers with yellow markings. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchinea hermaniana is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Orchinea hermaniana

Orchinea hermaniana is native to Portugal and can be found in the Serra da Estrela.

Orchinea hermaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Orchinea hermaniana

What type of plant is this?

Orchid

Where is this plant found?

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

Chryssoula Alibertis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Alibertis' in the authors string.
Antoine Alibertis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Alibertis' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.