Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bennettiana
ID:
298166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. 2: 104. 1881 [8 Aug 1881]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297498



Common Names

  • Bennettiana Roeperocharis
  • Roeperocharis Bennettiana
  • Roeperocharis Bennettiana Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Roeperocharis elata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Habenaria bennettiana Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Roeperocharis bennettiana (also called Bennett's Roeperocharis, 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

Roeperocharis bennettiana has been used for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roeperocharis bennettiana is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roeperocharis bennettiana 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 Roeperocharis bennettiana

Roeperocharis bennettiana is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Roeperocharis bennettiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roeperocharis bennettiana?

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What is the common name of Roeperocharis bennettiana?

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What is the natural habitat of Roeperocharis bennettiana?

Roeperocharis bennettiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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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