Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yaninae
ID:
1334184

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Linares & Ancalmo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 77 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346638



Common Names

  • Yaninae Sobralia
  • Sobralia
  • Sobralia Yaninae


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Description

Sobralia yaninae (also called Yanina's Sobralia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and is about 1-2 m tall. Its leaves are simple and have an ovate shape. The flowers are white and have a calyx with 5 sepals. It is found in tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia yaninae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sobralia yaninae has yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia yaninae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Sobralia yaninae

Sobralia yaninae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sobralia yaninae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia yaninae?

Sobralia yaninae

What are the common names of Sobralia yaninae?

Yanina's Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia yaninae?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

References

José Linares (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Linares' in the authors string.
Paul Ancalmo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ancalmo' in the authors string.