Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spiloporphyrea
ID:
557252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dod) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 264 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556584



Common Names

  • Spiloporphyrea Specklinia
  • Spiloporphyrea Specklinia Orache
  • Spiloporphyrea Specklinia Orach


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis neibana Dod [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis spiloporphyrea Dod [unknown]
  • Acianthera neibana (Dod) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Tridelta aurantiaca (Dod) Luer [unknown]
  • Cryptophoranthus aurantiacus Dod [unknown]

Description

Specklinia spiloporphyrea (also called Spotted Specklinia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the cloud forests of Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome with small, ovate to oblong leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas on branches and trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia spiloporphyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia spiloporphyrea has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia spiloporphyrea can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of clumps can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Specklinia spiloporphyrea

Specklinia spiloporphyrea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Specklinia spiloporphyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia spiloporphyrea?

Specklinia spiloporphyrea

What is the growth habit of Specklinia spiloporphyrea?

Specklinia spiloporphyrea is an annual herb with a prostrate to erect growth habit.

What is the native range of Specklinia spiloporphyrea?

Specklinia spiloporphyrea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Donald Dungan Dod (1912-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dod' in the authors string.