Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 3: 127 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260784
Common Names
- Orleanesia cuneipetala
- Cuneipetala Orleanesia
- Cuneipetala Orchid
Synonyms
- Pseudorleanesia cuneipetala (Pabst) Rauschert [unknown]
- Huebneria cuneipetala (Pabst) Brieger [unknown]
Description
Orleanesia cuneipetala (also called Wedge-petaled Orleanesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Amazon region, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Orleanesia cuneipetala is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orleanesia cuneipetala has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orleanesia cuneipetala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Orleanesia cuneipetala
Orleanesia cuneipetala is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Orleanesia cuneipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orleanesia cuneipetala?
Orleanesia cuneipetala
What is the common name of Orleanesia cuneipetala?
Cuneipetala Orleanesia
What type of plant is Orleanesia cuneipetala?
Herbaceous Plant
Species in the Orleanesia genus
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,