Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yupanki
ID:
491477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & R.Vásquez) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 254 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490809



Common Names

  • Phloeophila yupanki
  • Yupanki Phloeophila
  • Phloeophila Yupanki


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Description

Phloeophila yupanki (also called 'Yupanki Phloeophila', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in the understory of montane forests. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves with a single stem bearing a single flower.

Uses & Benefits

Phloeophila yupanki is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be grown in containers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phloeophila yupanki has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round and are usually reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phloeophila yupanki is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Phloeophila yupanki

Phloeophila yupanki is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Phloeophila yupanki FAQ

What is the common name of Phloeophila yupanki?

Yupanki

What is the scientific name of Yupanki?

Phloeophila yupanki

Where is Phloeophila yupanki found?

It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257799: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.