Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
esperanzae
ID:
914702

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 25: 121 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914037



Common Names

  • Peristeria esperanzae
  • Esperanzae Peristeria
  • Peristeria Esperanzae


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Description

Peristeria esperanzae (also called Esperanza's Peristeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It is a terrestrial orchid with long, narrow leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The flowers are borne in terminal clusters and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Peristeria esperanzae is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peristeria esperanzae is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristeria esperanzae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Peristeria esperanzae

Peristeria esperanzae can be found in 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,

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