Status:
valid
Authors:
Dockrill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Australas. Sarcanthinae : 7 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297379
Common Names
- Robiquetia vanoverberghii
- Robiquetia viridirosea
- Robiquetia wassellii
Description
Robiquetia wassellii (also called 'Wassell'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 wassellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Robiquetia wassellii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robiquetia wassellii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Robiquetia wassellii
Robiquetia wassellii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Robiquetia wassellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Robiquetia wassellii?
Robiquetia wassellii
What is the family of Robiquetia wassellii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Robiquetia wassellii?
Tropical forests
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,