Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 15: 181 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345542
Common Names
- Selenipedium dodsonii
- Dodsonii Selenipedium
- Selenipedium
Description
Selenipedium dodsonii (also called Dodson's Selenipedium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Ecuador, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Selenipedium dodsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Selenipedium dodsonii has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selenipedium dodsonii can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.
Where to Find Selenipedium dodsonii
Selenipedium dodsonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.
Selenipedium dodsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selenipedium dodsonii?
Selenipedium dodsonii
What type of plant is Selenipedium dodsonii?
Orchid
Where is Selenipedium dodsonii found?
Colombia
Species in the Selenipedium genus
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,