Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 19: 403 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297443
Common Names
- Lehmannii Rodriguezia
- Rodriguezia Lehmannii
- Rodriguezia Lehmannii Orchid
Synonyms
- Rodriguezia teuscheri Garay [unknown]
Description
Rodriguezia lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Rodriguezia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 metres. It has a short stem and large, fleshy, dark green leaves. The inflorescence is a short, dense spike of up to 20 yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rodriguezia lehmannii 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 lehmannii 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 lehmannii 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 lehmannii
Rodriguezia lehmannii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rodriguezia lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia lehmannii?
Rodriguezia lehmannii
What is the family of Rodriguezia lehmannii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Rodriguezia lehmannii?
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,