Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler & Pupulin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 117 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343058
Description
Sobralia danjanzenii (also called Danjanzen's Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 metres (3,300–6,600 ft) above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Sobralia danjanzenii is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sobralia danjanzenii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sobralia danjanzenii is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica. It grows best in partial shade and a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Sobralia danjanzenii
Sobralia danjanzenii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sobralia danjanzenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sobralia danjanzenii?
Sobralia danjanzenii
What is the family of Sobralia danjanzenii?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Sobralia danjanzenii?
Costa Rica
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,