Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
contorta
ID:
296277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 59: 50 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295609



Common Names

  • Contorted Restrepia
  • Restrepia contorta
  • Contorted Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia contorta Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis fimbrilabia C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Restrepia antennifera Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Restrepia apiculata Luer [unknown]
  • Restrepia caucana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Restrepia ecuadorensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Restrepia maculata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Restrepia maculata ecuadoriensis (Rolfe) H.Mohr [unknown]
  • Restrepia pardina Lem. [unknown]
  • Restrepia punctulata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis contorta Pers. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis maculata ecuadorensis (Schltr.) H.Mohr [unknown]

Description

Restrepia contorta (also called Restrepia contorta, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It has a short stem and two to four oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet montane forests and in wet grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Restrepia contorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restrepia contorta is yellow-green with a red-brown lip. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restrepia contorta is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It is best grown in a shady position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Restrepia contorta

Restrepia contorta is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Restrepia contorta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Restrepia contorta?

Restrepia contorta is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia

What is the size of Restrepia contorta?

Restrepia contorta is a small orchid with a stem that can reach up to 5 cm in height

What is the flowering season of Restrepia contorta?

Restrepia contorta flowers in the spring and summer months

Species in the Restrepia genus

Restrepia aberrans, Restrepia antennifera, Restrepia aristulifera, Restrepia aspasicensium, Restrepia brachypus, Restrepia chameleon, Restrepia chocoensis, Restrepia chrysoglossa, Restrepia citrina, Restrepia cloesii, Restrepia condorensis, Restrepia contorta, Restrepia cuprea, Restrepia cymbula, Restrepia dodsonii, Restrepia echinata, Restrepia echo, Restrepia elegans, Restrepia ephippium, Restrepia escobariana, Restrepia falkenbergii, Restrepia flosculata, Restrepia guttulata, Restrepia iris, Restrepia jesupiana, Restrepia lansbergii, Restrepia limbata, Restrepia mendozae, Restrepia metae, Restrepia mohrii, Restrepia muscifera, Restrepia nittiorhyncha, Restrepia pandurata, Restrepia pelyx, Restrepia piperitosa, Restrepia purpurea, Restrepia radulifera, Restrepia renzii, Restrepia roseola, Restrepia sanguinea, Restrepia schizosepala, Restrepia seketii, Restrepia tabeae, Restrepia teaguei, Restrepia trichoglossa, Restrepia tsubotae, Restrepia vasquezii, Restrepia wageneri, Restrepia portillae, Restrepia howei,

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-177413: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.