Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
800872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 74: 938 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800206



Common Names

  • Sobralia exigua
  • Exigua Sobralia
  • Sobralia exigua


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Description

Sobralia exigua (also called 'Small Sobralia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia exigua is white with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia exigua is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sobralia exigua

Sobralia exigua is native to Costa Rica and can be found in open forests and scrublands.

Sobralia exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia exigua?

Sobralia exigua

What is the common name of Sobralia exigua?

Small Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia exigua?

Dry, rocky slopes

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,

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