Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zebrina
ID:
1330605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler & Pupulin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 120 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343059





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Description

Sobralia zebrina (also called Zebra Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 metres (3,300–6,600 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia zebrina is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sobralia zebrina has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia zebrina is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica. It grows best in partial shade and a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Sobralia zebrina

Sobralia zebrina can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sobralia zebrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia zebrina?

Sobralia zebrina

What is the family of Sobralia zebrina?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Sobralia zebrina?

Costa Rica

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

Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.