Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
portillae
ID:
513648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 109 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512980



Common Names

  • Portilla's Restrepia
  • Portilla's Orchid
  • Portilla's Restrepia Orchid


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Description

Restrepia portillae (also called Portilla's restrepia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to Colombia, and is found in humid montane forests. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Restrepia portillae is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Restrepia portillae are small, yellow, and arranged in a dense, cylindrical spike. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restrepia portillae is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done by carefully removing the plant from its pot and dividing the roots into smaller sections. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Restrepia portillae

Restrepia portillae is native to South America, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas. It is also found in parts of Colombia and Ecuador.

Restrepia portillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restrepia portillae?

Restrepia portillae

What is the common name of Restrepia portillae?

Portilla's Restrepia

What is the natural habitat of Restrepia portillae?

Tropical montane forests

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,

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