Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tribuloides
ID:
557435

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556767



Common Names

  • Specklinia tribuloides
  • Tribuloides Specklinia
  • Tribuloides Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia tribuloides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis fallax Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis spathulata A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis tribuloides (Sw.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Tribulago tribuloides (Sw.) Luer [unknown]
  • Cryptophoranthus acaulis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cryptophoranthus tribuloides (Sw.) H.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium tribuloides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium tribuloides Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum tribuloides Sw. [unknown]

Description

Specklinia tribuloides (also called Tribuloides specklinia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Pleurothallidinae subfamily. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It typically grows in humid forests, and is found in montane regions.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia tribuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia tribuloides has small, white flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia tribuloides can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Specklinia tribuloides

Specklinia tribuloides can be found in Mexico.

Specklinia tribuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia tribuloides?

Specklinia tribuloides

What is the common name of Specklinia tribuloides?

Tribuloides Specklinia

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia tribuloides?

Specklinia tribuloides is found in moist, shady areas and is native to the Caribbean.

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-266604: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' 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.