Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
picta
ID:
556488

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 259 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555820



Common Names

  • Specklinia picta
  • Picta Specklinia
  • Painted Specklinia


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia florulenta (Linden & Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia marginata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia picta (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lepanthes plurifolia Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis arevaloi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis densifolia Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis florulenta Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis integrilabia Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis lindleyana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis marginata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis panamensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis picta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis pluriflora Cogn. [illegitimate]
  • Pleurothallis surinamensis H.Focke [unknown]
  • Specklinia florulenta (Linden & Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Specklinia marginata (Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]

Description

Specklinia picta (also called Spotted Specklinia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, white flowers with purple spots. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests, along rivers, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia picta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia picta has small yellow flowers, with each flower having four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia picta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant requires regular watering.

Where to Find Specklinia picta

Specklinia picta is native to South America and can be found in wet tropical forests.

Specklinia picta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia picta?

Specklinia picta

What is the family of Specklinia picta?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Specklinia picta?

Painted Specklinia

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-266506: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' 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.