Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ichthyonekys
ID:
555445

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 258 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554777



Common Names

  • Specklinia Ichthyonekys
  • Ichthyonekys Specklinia
  • Ichthyonekys Specklinia


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Description

Specklinia ichthyonekys (also called Fishbone Specklinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has grey-green leaves, yellow flowers, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia ichthyonekys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia ichthyonekys has small, white flowers with a light scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia ichthyonekys is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Specklinia ichthyonekys

Specklinia ichthyonekys is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical rainforests.

Specklinia ichthyonekys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia ichthyonekys?

Specklinia ichthyonekys

What is the common name of Specklinia ichthyonekys?

Ichthyonekys

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia ichthyonekys?

It is found in humid montane forests 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-266389: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' 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.