Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dodii
ID:
555278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 260 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554610



Common Names

  • Specklinia Dodii
  • Dodii Orchid
  • Dodii Leaf Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis cryptantha Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis dodii Garay [unknown]

Description

Specklinia dodii (also called Dodii Specklinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia dodii has been used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Specklinia dodii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia dodii is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is typically found growing on trees in wet montane forests at elevations of 800-2000 meters. It can be cultivated in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided when it has become overcrowded or when new growth appears.

Where to Find Specklinia dodii

Specklinia dodii can be found in the mountains of western Colombia.

Specklinia dodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia dodii?

Specklinia dodii

What is the common name of Specklinia dodii?

Dodii Specklinia

Where is Specklinia dodii found?

Specklinia dodii is found in Colombia.

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-266320: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.