Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wariana
ID:
1411638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161(1): 71. 2014 [20 Feb 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424103



Common Names

  • Robiquetia wariana
  • Robiquetia wariana Vine
  • Robiquetia wariana Vine Orchid


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Description

Robiquetia wariana (also called Warian Robiquetia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a slender stem and a dense, rounded canopy, with a height of up to 30 cm (12 in). It is found in the humid forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia wariana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Robiquetia wariana has a small, white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia wariana is a fast-growing epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid location. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Robiquetia wariana requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Robiquetia wariana

Robiquetia wariana can be found in Madagascar.

Robiquetia wariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Robiquetia wariana?

Robiquetia wariana

What is the common name of Robiquetia wariana?

Wariana's Robiquetia

What is the natural habitat of Robiquetia wariana?

Tropical rainforests

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.