Specklinia campylotyle - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campylotyle
ID:
555111
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Ortiz) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 257 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554443
Common Names
- Campylotyle Specklinia
- Campylotyle Orchid
- Campylotyle Lipstick Orchid
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- Acostaea campylotyle P.Ortiz [unknown]
Description
Specklinia campylotyle (also called Campylotyle's Specklinia, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to South America. It grows in humid forests and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its long, thin leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers and has a fruit type of capsule.
Uses & Benefits
Specklinia campylotyle is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Specklinia campylotyle are small and white, and have a tubular corolla. The seed pods are small and round, and the seeds are black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Specklinia campylotyle is a perennial epiphytic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a shady spot with good drainage.
Where to Find Specklinia campylotyle
Specklinia campylotyle can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Specklinia campylotyle FAQ
What is the scientific name of Specklinia campylotyle?
Specklinia campylotyle
What type of plant is Specklinia campylotyle?
Orchid
Where is Specklinia campylotyle found?
Venezuela
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-266264: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.