Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
unicornis
ID:
557522

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556854



Common Names

  • Specklinia unicornis
  • Unicornis Specklinia
  • Unicornis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acostaea costaricensis unicornis (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Acostaea unicornis Luer [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia unicornis 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 unicornis has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia unicornis is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Specklinia unicornis

Specklinia unicornis can be found in Costa Rica.

Specklinia unicornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia unicornis?

Specklinia unicornis

What is the common name of Specklinia unicornis?

Unicorn Lip

What is the family of Specklinia unicornis?

Lecanoraceae

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-266616: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' 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.