Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rondonii
ID:
312233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5, Bot. pt. 1: 38, pl. 27. 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311565



Common Names

  • Rondonii Sobralia
  • Rondonii Orchid
  • Rondonii Orchid-tree


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Description

Sobralia rondonii (also called Rondon's Sobralia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a short stem and a single leaf. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 500 to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia rondonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia rondonii is white, with a yellowish-green lip and a long spur. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, ovate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia rondonii is a terrestrial orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a large plant with long, arching stems and large, showy flowers. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sobralia rondonii

Sobralia rondonii is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Sobralia rondonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia rondonii?

Sobralia rondonii

What is the common name of Sobralia rondonii?

Rondon's Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia rondonii?

It is native to Costa Rica and found in wet forests and grasslands.

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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