Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
abel-arayae
ID:
1327728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler, Mel.Fernández & Pupulin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 78: 146 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340182



Common Names

  • Sobralia abel-arayae
  • Abel-Araya's Sobralia
  • Abel-Araya's Orchid


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Description

Sobralia abel-arayae (also called Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia abel-arayae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sobralia abel-arayae has large white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia abel-arayae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sobralia abel-arayae

Sobralia abel-arayae is found in Peru.

Sobralia abel-arayae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia abel-arayae?

Sobralia abel-arayae

What type of plant is Sobralia abel-arayae?

Sobralia abel-arayae is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Sobralia abel-arayae native to?

Sobralia abel-arayae is native to Peru.

Species in the Sobralia genus

Sobralia allenii, Sobralia altissima, Sobralia amabilis, Sobralia anceps, Sobralia antioquiensis, Sobralia atropubescens, Sobralia augusta, Sobralia biflora, Sobralia bimaculata, Sobralia bletiae, Sobralia boliviensis, Sobralia calliantha, Sobralia callosa, Sobralia caloglossa, Sobralia candida, Sobralia carazoi, Sobralia cataractarum, Sobralia cattleya, Sobralia chatoensis, Sobralia chrysantha, Sobralia chrysoleuca, Sobralia chrysostoma, Sobralia ciliata, Sobralia crocea, Sobralia decora, Sobralia densifoliata, Sobralia dichotoma, Sobralia dissimilis, Sobralia dorbignyana, Sobralia doremiliae, Sobralia ecuadorana, Sobralia elisabethiae, Sobralia exilis, Sobralia fenzliana, Sobralia fimbriata, Sobralia fragrans, Sobralia fruticetorum, Sobralia galeottiana, Sobralia gentryi, Sobralia gloriosa, Sobralia granitica, Sobralia hagsateri, Sobralia hawkesii, Sobralia helleri, Sobralia herzogii, Sobralia hirta, Sobralia hoppii, Sobralia infundibuligera, Sobralia intermedia, Sobralia kermesina,

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

Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.