Status:
valid
Authors:
(Garay) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 96 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801437
Common Names
- Lobata Warczewiczella
- Lobata Warczewiczella Plant
- Lobata Warczewiczella Bush
Description
Warczewiczella lobata (also called Lobed Warczewiczella, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, light green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 15 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Warczewiczella lobata is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warczewiczella lobata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warczewiczella lobata can be propagated by division of the offsets or by seed. It requires a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Warczewiczella lobata
Warczewiczella lobata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America.
Warczewiczella lobata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Warczewiczella lobata?
Warczewiczella lobata is native to South America.
What type of soil does Warczewiczella lobata prefer?
Warczewiczella lobata prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
How much light does Warczewiczella lobata need?
Warczewiczella lobata prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Warczewiczella genus
Warczewiczella amazonica,
Warczewiczella candida,
Warczewiczella discolor,
Warczewiczella ionoleuca,
Warczewiczella lipscombiae,
Warczewiczella marginata,
Warczewiczella wailesiana,
Warczewiczella guianensis,
Warczewiczella lobata,
Warczewiczella palatina,
Warczewiczella timbiensis,
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,