Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
quadricolor
ID:
1325695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endrés & Rchb.f. ex Szlach., Kolan. & Baranow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 406 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338149



Common Names

  • Sobralia quadricolor
  • Four-colored Sobralia
  • Sobralia


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Description

Sobralia quadricolor (also called Sobralia macrantha, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and Mexico. It has long, thin leaves and produces large, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have a pleasant scent and bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a pot with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia quadricolor is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia quadricolor is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia quadricolor is an orchid that grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Sobralia quadricolor

Sobralia quadricolor is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Sobralia quadricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia quadricolor?

Sobralia quadricolor

What is the common name of Sobralia quadricolor?

Four-colored Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia quadricolor?

Sobralia quadricolor is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.