Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogarín, Karremans & Rincón
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 115: 34 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336316
Common Names
- Absurda Specklinia
- Specklinia Absurda
- Specklinia Red
Description
Specklinia absurda (also called 'Absurd Specklinia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Specklinia absurda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Specklinia absurda has small white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Specklinia absurda is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. They should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Specklinia absurda
Specklinia absurda is native to Brazil, where it can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Species in the Specklinia genus
Specklinia corniculata,
Specklinia grobyi,
Specklinia lanceola,
Specklinia marginalis,
Specklinia acanthodes,
Specklinia acicularis,
Specklinia acrisepala,
Specklinia alexii,
Specklinia alta,
Specklinia ancora,
Specklinia areldii,
Specklinia aristata,
Specklinia barbae,
Specklinia bicornis,
Specklinia blancoi,
Specklinia brighamella,
Specklinia brighamii,
Specklinia cabellensis,
Specklinia cactantha,
Specklinia calderae,
Specklinia calyptrostele,
Specklinia campylotyle,
Specklinia cestrochila,
Specklinia chontalensis,
Specklinia ciliifera,
Specklinia clavigera,
Specklinia colombiana,
Specklinia condylata,
Specklinia coronula,
Specklinia corynetes,
Specklinia costaricensis,
Specklinia curtisii,
Specklinia cycesis,
Specklinia cynocephala,
Specklinia digitale,
Specklinia displosa,
Specklinia dodii,
Specklinia endotrachys,
Specklinia exesilabia,
Specklinia exilis,
Specklinia flosculifera,
Specklinia formondii,
Specklinia fuegi,
Specklinia fulgens,
Specklinia glandulosa,
Specklinia gongylodes,
Specklinia gracillima,
Specklinia grisebachiana,
Specklinia guanacastensis,
Specklinia helenae,
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
Rafael Rincón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rincón' in the authors string.