Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42(2): 139 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297437
Common Names
- Huebneri Rodriguezia
- Rodriguezia Huebneri
- Rodriguezia Huebneri Orchid
Description
Rodriguezia huebneri (also called 'Huebner's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphyte with thin, wiry stems that bear several small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid forests and is often found growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Rodriguezia huebneri 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 huebneri has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rodriguezia huebneri is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Rodriguezia huebneri
Rodriguezia huebneri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rodriguezia huebneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia huebneri?
Rodriguezia huebneri
What is the family of Rodriguezia huebneri?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Rodriguezia huebneri?
Tropical 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,