Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
colombiana
ID:
555179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 257 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554511



Common Names

  • Colombiana Orchid
  • Colombian Orchid
  • Colombian's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acostaea colombiana Garay [unknown]
  • Acostaea costaricensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Acostaea costaricensis colombiana (Garay) Luer [unknown]
  • Acostaea glandulata P.Ortiz [unknown]
  • Acostaea pleurothalloides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Specklinia mirifica Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]

Description

Specklinia colombiana (also called Colombiana Specklinia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that is native to Colombia. It typically grows in wet montane forests, cloud forests, and tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia colombiana is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, for treating respiratory ailments, and as a general tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia colombiana has small, white flowers with a faint scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia colombiana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Specklinia colombiana

Specklinia colombiana can be found in Colombia.

Specklinia colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia colombiana?

Specklinia colombiana

What are the common names of Specklinia colombiana?

Colombian Specklinia

What is the habitat of Specklinia colombiana?

Tropical moist forests

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-266287: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' 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.