Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1328677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.E.Benn. & Christenson) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 77 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341131





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Description

Quekettia peruviana (also called 'Peruviana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Peru. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Quekettia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quekettia peruviana has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quekettia peruviana is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to Peru and Ecuador. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Quekettia peruviana

Quekettia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in the Andes mountain range.

Quekettia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quekettia peruviana?

Quekettia peruviana

What is the common name of Quekettia peruviana?

Peruvian Quekettia

What is the habitat of Quekettia peruviana?

Tropical moist forests

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

David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.