Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
557667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 265 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556999



Common Names

  • Specklinia wrightii
  • Wrightii Specklinia
  • Wrightii False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis richteri H.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis wrightii Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Specklinia wrightii (also called Wright's Specklinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Specklinia wrightii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia wrightii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Specklinia wrightii

Specklinia wrightii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Specklinia wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia wrightii?

Specklinia wrightii

What is the common name of Specklinia wrightii?

Wright's Lip

What is the family of Specklinia wrightii?

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-266631: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.