Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
1333088

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.