Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
blancoi
ID:
555053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pupulin) Soto Arenas & Solano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 669 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554385



Common Names

  • Blancoi Specklinia
  • Speckled Specklinia
  • Blancoi Lipstick


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis blancoi Pupulin [unknown]
  • Tribulago blancoi (Pupulin) Luer [unknown]

Description

Specklinia blancoi (also called Blanco's Specklinia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow-green flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia blancoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia blancoi has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia blancoi is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a shady location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a mature stem and plant it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Specklinia blancoi

Specklinia blancoi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Specklinia blancoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia blancoi?

Specklinia blancoi

What is the common name of Specklinia blancoi?

Blanco's Specklinia

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia blancoi?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266245: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.