Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cobanensis
ID:
1316792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 2(3): 14 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329246



Common Names

  • Coban Sobralia
  • Coban Orchid
  • Coban Lady Slipper


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Uses & Benefits

Sobralia cobanensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Sobralia cobanensis flower is an orchid-like flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia cobanensis is a hardy, evergreen orchid that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sobralia cobanensis

Sobralia cobanensis can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Honduras.

Sobralia cobanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia cobanensis?

Sobralia cobanensis

What is the common name of Sobralia cobanensis?

Coban Sobralia

Where is Sobralia cobanensis found?

Central and South America

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

Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.