Restrepia fritillina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fritillina
ID:
837302
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & V.N.M.Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 110 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836637
Common Names
- Restrepia fritillina
- Fritillary Restrepia
- Fritillary Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Restrepia fritillina (also called fritillary orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has a rhizome root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow and orange. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Restrepia fritillina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Restrepia fritillina are small and white with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Restrepia fritillina is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Restrepia fritillina
Restrepia fritillina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Restrepia fritillina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restrepia fritillina?
Restrepia fritillina
What is the natural habitat of Restrepia fritillina?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
What is the flowering period of Restrepia fritillina?
It flowers from April to June.
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-373923: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.M.Rao' in the authors string.