Phragmipedium richteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richteri
ID:
270663
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roeth & O.Gruss
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 45(3): back cover (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269995
Common Names
- Phragmipedium Richteri
- Richteri Phragmipedium
- Richteri Slipper Orchid
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- Phragmipedium merinoi O.Gruss [unknown]
Description
Phragmipedium richteri (also called Phragmipedium richteri, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has long, slender leaves and produces large, showy flowers with white petals and sepals and a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady forests and on trees, often near water.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmipedium richteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmipedium richteri has a large, yellow flower with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmipedium richteri is a hardy, evergreen orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phragmipedium richteri
Phragmipedium richteri can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.
Phragmipedium richteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium richteri?
Phragmipedium richteri
What is the common name of Phragmipedium richteri?
Richter's Phragmipedium
What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium richteri?
Phragmipedium richteri is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Phragmipedium genus
Phragmipedium besseae, Phragmipedium boissierianum, Phragmipedium caricinum, Phragmipedium caudatum, Phragmipedium christiansenianum, Phragmipedium fischeri, Phragmipedium hirtzii, Phragmipedium humboldtii, Phragmipedium klotzschianum, Phragmipedium lindenii, Phragmipedium lindleyanum, Phragmipedium longifolium, Phragmipedium pearcei, Phragmipedium richteri, Phragmipedium roethianum, Phragmipedium sargentianum, Phragmipedium schlimii, Phragmipedium vittatum, Phragmipedium warszewiczianum, Phragmipedium brasiliense, Phragmipedium kovachii, Phragmipedium andreettae, Phragmipedium pfitzerianum, Phragmipedium anguloi, Phragmipedium guianense,
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-152886: Based on the initial data import
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Jürgen Roeth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roeth' in the authors string.