Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lipscombiae
ID:
334544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Fowlie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 33: 229 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333876



Common Names

  • Warczewiczella lipscombiae
  • Lipscomb's Warczewiczella
  • Lipscombiae Warczewiczella


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Synonyms

  • Chondrorhyncha lipscombiae Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cochleanthes lipscombiae (Rolfe) Garay [unknown]
  • Warczewiczella velata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Warscewiczella lipscombiae (Rolfe) Fowlie [unknown]

Description

Warczewiczella lipscombiae (also called Lipscomb's Warczewiczella, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Warczewiczella lipscombiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Warczewiczella lipscombiae has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warczewiczella lipscombiae is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Warczewiczella lipscombiae

Warzewiczella lipscombiae is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Warczewiczella lipscombiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Warczewiczella lipscombiae?

Warczewiczella lipscombiae

What is the family of Warczewiczella lipscombiae?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Warczewiczella lipscombiae?

Lipscombe's Palm

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-214222: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Jack Archie Fowlie (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fowlie' in the authors string.