Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubidantha
ID:
915184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron & Xim.Bols.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 9: 125 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914519



Common Names

  • Specklinia Rubidantha
  • Red-flowered Specklinia
  • Rubidantha Specklinia


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Description

Specklinia rubidantha (also called Red-dotted specklinia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers with red spots. It grows in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia rubidantha is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia rubidantha has small white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia rubidantha is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It is best grown in a terrarium or in a hanging basket.

Where to Find Specklinia rubidantha

Specklinia rubidantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.

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-459501: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Renato Ximenes Bolsanello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xim.Bols.' in the authors string.