Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steffensii
ID:
1326502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 70 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338956



Common Names

  • Robiquetia steffensii
  • Robiquetia
  • Steffensii


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Description

Robiquetia steffensii (also called 'Robiquetia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the western Pacific. It is an epiphytic plant, growing on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia steffensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Robiquetia steffensii is small and white in color. The seed is round and black in color. The seedling is small and has a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia steffensii is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method and can be done in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Robiquetia steffensii

Robiquetia steffensii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.

Robiquetia steffensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Robiquetia steffensii?

Robiquetia steffensii

What is the natural habitat of Robiquetia steffensii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Robiquetia steffensii?

White

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.