Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 983 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297330
Common Names
- Bertholdii Robiquetia
- Bertholdii Robiquetia Plant
- Bertholdii Robiquetia Tree
Synonyms
- Malleola graeffei (Rchb.f.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
- Malleola mimus (Rchb.f.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
- Robiquetia constricta (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
- Robiquetia graeffei (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
- Robiquetia minus (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
- Saccolabium bertholdii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium constrictum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium graeffei Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium kajewskii Ames [unknown]
- Saccolabium mimus Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus constrictus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Robiquetia bertholdii (also called 'Berthold's 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 bertholdii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Robiquetia bertholdii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robiquetia bertholdii 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 bertholdii
Robiquetia bertholdii is native to Southeast Asia
Robiquetia bertholdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Robiquetia bertholdii?
Robiquetia bertholdii
What type of plant is Robiquetia bertholdii?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Robiquetia bertholdii 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,