Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 164 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311426
Common Names
- Sobennikoffia poissoniana
- Poissoniana Sobennikoffia
- Sobennikoffia
Description
Sobennikoffia poissoniana (also called 'Lace Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sobennikoffia poissoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sobennikoffia poissoniana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sobennikoffia poissoniana is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Sobennikoffia poissoniana
Sobennikoffia poissoniana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sobennikoffia poissoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sobennikoffia poissoniana?
Sobennikoffia poissoniana
What is the common name of Sobennikoffia poissoniana?
Poisson's Sobennikoffia
What is the natural habitat of Sobennikoffia poissoniana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Sobennikoffia 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,