Specklinia kennedyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kennedyi
ID:
555592
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 258 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554924
Common Names
- Specklinia Kennedyi
- Kennedy's Specklinia
- Kennedy's Speckled Specklinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Specklinia kennedyi (also called Kennedy's 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 kennedyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Specklinia kennedyi are small and white in color. The seed is a small, black legume. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Specklinia kennedyi is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Specklinia kennedyi should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Specklinia kennedyi
Specklinia kennedyi is native to Colombia, where it is found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
Specklinia kennedyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Specklinia kennedyi?
Specklinia kennedyi
What is the common name of Specklinia kennedyi?
Kennedy's Specklinia
What is the natural habitat of Specklinia kennedyi?
Tropical rainforests in Central America
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-266406: 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.