Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 69 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338930
Common Names
- Robiquetia cladophylax
- Cladophylax Robiquetia
- Cladophylax Robiquetia Orchid
Description
Robiquetia cladophylax (also called cladophyllous robiquetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4m tall. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Robiquetia cladophylax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Robiquetia cladophylax is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robiquetia cladophylax is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Robiquetia cladophylax
Robiquetia cladophylax is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Robiquetia cladophylax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Robiquetia cladophylax?
Robiquetia cladophylax
What is the common name of Robiquetia cladophylax?
Cladophylax Robiquetia
What is the habitat of Robiquetia cladophylax?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as rainforests and woodlands
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,