Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 219 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297440
Common Names
- Lanceolata Rodriguezia
- Rodriguezia Lanceolata
- Rodriguezia Lanceolata Orchid
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis coccinea Hook. [unknown]
- Rodriguezia secunda Kunth [unknown]
- Burlingtonia rosea Rand [unknown]
- Rodriguezia secunda panamensis Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Rodriguezia lanceolata (also called 'Lance-leaved 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil, and should be kept in a bright spot with indirect sunlight. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is usually done by dividing the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed.
Where to Find Rodriguezia lanceolata
Rodriguezia lanceolata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rodriguezia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia lanceolata?
Rodriguezia lanceolata
What is the family of Rodriguezia lanceolata?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Rodriguezia lanceolata?
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,