Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bungerothii
ID:
298076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Lindenia 3: 65 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297408



Common Names

  • Rodriguezia brachystachys
  • Rodriguezia bracteata
  • Rodriguezia bungerothii


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Description

Rodriguezia bungerothii (also called 'Bungeroth's Rodriguezia', 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

Rodriguezia bungerothii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rodriguezia bungerothii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rodriguezia bungerothii can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rodriguezia bungerothii

Rodriguezia bungerothii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Rodriguezia bungerothii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia bungerothii?

Rodriguezia bungerothii

What is the common name of Rodriguezia bungerothii?

Rodriguezia

What is the natural habitat of Rodriguezia bungerothii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rodriguezia genus

Rodriguezia antioquiana, Rodriguezia bahiensis, Rodriguezia batemanii, Rodriguezia bifolia, Rodriguezia bockiae, Rodriguezia brachystachys, Rodriguezia bracteata, Rodriguezia bungerothii, Rodriguezia candelariae, Rodriguezia candida, Rodriguezia carnea, Rodriguezia chasei, Rodriguezia chimorensis, Rodriguezia cinnabarina, Rodriguezia claudiae, Rodriguezia compacta, Rodriguezia cuentillensis, Rodriguezia decora, Rodriguezia delcastilloi, Rodriguezia dressleriana, Rodriguezia ensiformis, Rodriguezia fernandezii, Rodriguezia granadensis, Rodriguezia huebneri, Rodriguezia lanceolata, Rodriguezia leeana, Rodriguezia lehmannii, Rodriguezia leucantha, Rodriguezia limae, Rodriguezia luteola, Rodriguezia negrensis, Rodriguezia obtusifolia, Rodriguezia pardina, Rodriguezia pubescens, Rodriguezia pulchra, Rodriguezia refracta, Rodriguezia ricii, Rodriguezia rigida, Rodriguezia satipoana, Rodriguezia sticta, Rodriguezia strobelii, Rodriguezia sucrei, Rodriguezia vasquezii, Rodriguezia pulcherrima, Rodriguezia kayasimae, Rodriguezia joesiana,

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,

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