Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Ortiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 24: 7 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801440
Common Names
- Warczewiczella Timbiensis
- Timbi Warczewiczella
- Warczewiczella
Description
Warczewiczella timbiensis (also called Timbí 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 timbiensis 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
The Warczewiczella timbiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warczewiczella timbiensis 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 timbiensis
Warczewiczella timbiensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America.
Warczewiczella timbiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warczewiczella timbiensis?
Warczewiczella timbiensis
What type of plant is Warczewiczella timbiensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Warczewiczella timbiensis found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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,