Prosthechea fuertesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuertesii
ID:
837016
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 8: 29 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836351
Common Names
- Prosthechea Fuertesii
- Fuertesii Prosthechea
- Prosthechea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosthechea fuertesii (also called Fuertes' Prosthechea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea fuertesii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prosthechea fuertesii has small, white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Prosthechea fuertesii: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Prosthechea fuertesii
Prosthechea fuertesii is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Prosthechea fuertesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosthechea fuertesii?
Prosthechea fuertesii
What are the common names of Prosthechea fuertesii?
Fuertes' prosthechea
What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea fuertesii?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Prosthechea genus
Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,
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-373637: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.