Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macayensis
ID:
1334500

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 275: 267 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346954



Common Names

  • Specklinia macayensis
  • Macayensis Specklinia
  • Specklinia Macayensis


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Description

Specklinia macayensis (also called 'Macay Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic orchid with an erect stem. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia macayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia macayensis has small, white flowers with six tepals. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia macayensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Specklinia macayensis

Specklinia macayensis can be found in the mountains of Peru.

Specklinia macayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia macayensis?

Specklinia macayensis

What is the common name of Specklinia macayensis?

Macay Specklinia

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia macayensis?

It is found in the cloud forests of the Andes in Peru and Ecuador

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

Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.