Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vierlingii
ID:
1327597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baumbach

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 63: 405 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340051



Common Names

  • Specklinia Vierlingii
  • Vierling's Specklinia
  • Vierling's Lip-flower


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Description

Specklinia vierlingii (also called Vierling's specklinia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia vierlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia vierlingii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia vierlingii is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Specklinia vierlingii

Specklinia vierlingii can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Specklinia vierlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia vierlingii?

Specklinia vierlingii

What is the common name of Specklinia vierlingii?

Vierling's Specklinia

Where is Specklinia vierlingii native to?

Venezuela

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

Norbert Baumbach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumbach' in the authors string.