Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
enigma
ID:
919381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreras & W.Suarez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 74(6): 38 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918716



Common Names

  • Robiquetia enigma
  • Enigma's Robiquetia
  • Robiquetia


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Description

Robiquetia enigma (also called Enigma Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia enigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Robiquetia enigma has small, white flowers, with long, thin seed capsules that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia enigma is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm, humid position.

Where to Find Robiquetia enigma

Robiquetia enigma is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It can be found in the wild in these regions.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-464131: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
Ulysses Ferreras (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreras' in the authors string.