Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pereziana
ID:
1322873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Res. Conservation 24: 19 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335327



Common Names

  • Specklinia Pereziana
  • Pereziana Specklinia
  • Pereziana Lepanthes


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Description

Specklinia pereziana (also called Specklinia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, cylindrical leaf and a short, thin stem. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow lip. It typically grows in humid, shady areas, such as the canopy of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia pereziana is an ornamental plant often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia pereziana has small, white flowers, small, black, round seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia pereziana is a tropical epiphyte or lithophyte that typically grows to 6-8” tall. It is noted for its attractive foliage of ovate to diamond-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves (to 4” long) with silver-gray markings. Tiny, pink, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Specklinia pereziana

Specklinia pereziana is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Specklinia pereziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia pereziana?

Specklinia pereziana

What is the common name of Specklinia pereziana?

Perez's specklinia

Where is Specklinia pereziana native to?

Cuba

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

Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.