Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leandri) Petra Hoffm. & McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 94: 540 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837169
Common Names
- Wielandia Bemarensis
- Bemarensis Bemar's Wielandia
- Bemarensis Bemar's
Description
Wielandia bemarensis (also called 'Bemar's Wielandia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, growing on trees and other plants in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wielandia bemarensis is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wielandia bemarensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wielandia bemarensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Wielandia bemarensis
Wielandia bemarensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Wielandia bemarensis FAQ
What is the common name of Wielandia bemarensis?
Bemarensis
What is the natural habitat of Wielandia bemarensis?
Dry woodlands and thickets
What is the scientific name of Wielandia bemarensis?
Wielandia bemarensis
Species in the Wielandia genus
Wielandia elegans,
Wielandia danguyana,
Wielandia bemarensis,
Wielandia bojeriana,
Wielandia unifex,
Wielandia tanalorum,
Wielandia ranavalonae,
Wielandia platyrachis,
Wielandia oblongifolia,
Wielandia mimosoides,
Wielandia leandriana,
Wielandia laureola,
Wielandia fadenii,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,