Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exesilabia
ID:
555310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.H.Heller & A.D.Hawkes) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554642



Common Names

  • Specklinia Exesilabia
  • Exesilabia Orchid
  • Exesilabia Leaf Orchid


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Description

Specklinia exesilabia (also called Exesilabia Specklinia, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to the Caribbean. It grows on trees and rocks in humid, tropical forests. It has thin, wiry stems with small, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white, with purple or pink stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia exesilabia 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 flowers of Specklinia exesilabia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia exesilabia 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 exesilabia

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

Specklinia exesilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia exesilabia?

Specklinia exesilabia

What is the common name of Specklinia exesilabia?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia exesilabia?

Moist, shady 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-266336: Based on the initial data import
Alex Drum Hawkes (1927-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Hawkes' in the authors string.
Alfonse Henry Heller (1894-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Heller' 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.