Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
poissoniana
ID:
312094

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


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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.

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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 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,