Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
imavieirae
ID:
917023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 8: 298 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916358



Common Names

  • Sobralia imavieirae
  • Imavieira's Sobralia
  • Imavieira Sobralia


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Description

Sobralia imavieirae (also called Imavieira's Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, and is found in moist montane forests. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia imavieirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sobralia imavieirae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia imavieirae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Sobralia imavieirae

Sobralia imavieirae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461403: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.