Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
800886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 74: 941 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800220



Common Names

  • Sobralia Tricolor
  • Three-Colored Sobralia
  • Three-Colored Orchid


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Description

Sobralia tricolor (also called 'Three-colored 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 50 cm tall and has white, pink, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia tricolor is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia tricolor is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia tricolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Sobralia tricolor

Sobralia tricolor can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Sobralia tricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia tricolor?

Sobralia tricolor

What is the common name of Sobralia tricolor?

Tricolor Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia tricolor?

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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