Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
candelariae
ID:
298078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 33 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297410



Common Names

  • Rodriguezia candelariae
  • Rodriguezia candida
  • Rodriguezia carnea


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Description

Rodriguezia candelariae (also called 'Candelaria'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 candelariae 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 candelariae 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 candelariae 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 candelariae

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

Rodriguezia candelariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia candelariae?

Rodriguezia candelariae

What is the common name of Rodriguezia candelariae?

Rodriguezia

What is the natural habitat of Rodriguezia candelariae?

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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