Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 9: 17 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315045
Common Names
- Standleya kuhlmannii
- Kuhlmannii Standleya
- Kuhlmannii Standleya Orchid
Description
Standleya kuhlmannii (also called Kuhlmann's Standleya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Standleya kuhlmannii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Standleya kuhlmannii is a small, white flower with yellow spots. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Standleya kuhlmannii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring.
Where to Find Standleya kuhlmannii
Standleya kuhlmannii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Standleya kuhlmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Standleya kuhlmannii?
Standleya kuhlmannii
What is the common name of Standleya kuhlmannii?
Kuhlmann's Standleya
What is the natural habitat of Standleya kuhlmannii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Standleya genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,