Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wilsoniana
ID:
312267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 8: 378. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311599



Common Names

  • Wilsoniana Orchid
  • Sobralia Orchid
  • Showy Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Sobralia bouchei Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Sobralia sanderae Rolfe [unknown]
  • Sobralia triandra A.H.Heller & A.D.Hawkes [unknown]

Description

Sobralia wilsoniana (also called Wilson's Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually trees, and is found in wet tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia wilsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia wilsoniana is white with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia wilsoniana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Sobralia wilsoniana

Sobralia wilsoniana can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Sobralia wilsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia wilsoniana?

Sobralia wilsoniana

What is the family of Sobralia wilsoniana?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Sobralia wilsoniana?

Central and South America

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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