Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ascendens
ID:
297997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 426 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297329



Common Names

  • Ascendens Robiquetia
  • Ascendens Robiquetia Plant
  • Ascendens Robiquetia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Robiquetia mooreana J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium ascendens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium bagnoliana F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Saccolabium kerstingianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium mooreanum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Saccolabium sanderianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium sayerianum F.Muell. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium mooreanum candidulum Sander [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus adscendens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Robiquetia ascendens (also called 'Ascending Robiquetia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has an erect stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and produces up to 5 flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Robiquetia ascendens has yellow flowers with dark centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thick, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia ascendens is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Robiquetia ascendens

Robiquetia ascendens is native to Southeast Asia

Robiquetia ascendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Robiquetia ascendens?

Robiquetia ascendens

What type of plant is Robiquetia ascendens?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Robiquetia ascendens native to?

China

Species in the Robiquetia genus

Robiquetia amboinensis, Robiquetia anceps, Robiquetia angustifolia, Robiquetia ascendens, Robiquetia bertholdii, Robiquetia bicruris, Robiquetia brevifolia, Robiquetia camptocentrum, Robiquetia cerina, Robiquetia compressa, Robiquetia crassa, Robiquetia crockerensis, Robiquetia dentifera, Robiquetia discolor, Robiquetia flexa, Robiquetia gracilis, Robiquetia gracilistipes, Robiquetia hamata, Robiquetia hansenii, Robiquetia josephiana, Robiquetia kusaiensis, Robiquetia longipedunculata, Robiquetia lutea, Robiquetia minahassae, Robiquetia pachyphylla, Robiquetia palawensis, Robiquetia pantherina, Robiquetia pinosukensis, Robiquetia rosea, Robiquetia spathulata, Robiquetia succisa, Robiquetia transversisaccata, Robiquetia trukensis, Robiquetia vanoverberghii, Robiquetia viridirosea, Robiquetia wassellii, Robiquetia woodfordii, Robiquetia vaupelii, Robiquetia brassii, Robiquetia tongaensis, Robiquetia adelineana, Robiquetia millariae, Robiquetia virescens, Robiquetia enigma, Robiquetia tomaniensis, Robiquetia aberrans, Robiquetia andamanica, Robiquetia arunachalensis, Robiquetia batakensis, Robiquetia bifidus,

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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