Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rhodolepis
ID:
948944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 482 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948282

Common Names

  • Elleanthus rhodolepis
  • Rhodolepis Elleanthus
  • Rhodolepis Star Orchid

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Description

Elleanthus rhodolepis (also called Pink-flowered Elleanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in moist montane forests. It is a small epiphytic herb with a short stem and a single leaf. The flowers are pink and have a distinctive shape.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus rhodolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elleanthus rhodolepis is yellow and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus rhodolepis is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Elleanthus rhodolepis

Elleanthus rhodolepis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Elleanthus genus

Elleanthus capitatellus, Elleanthus decipiens, Elleanthus ligularis, Elleanthus carinatus, Elleanthus amethystinoides, Elleanthus amethystinus, Elleanthus ampliflorus, Elleanthus aristatus, Elleanthus arpophyllostachys, Elleanthus asplundii, Elleanthus aurantiacus, Elleanthus aureus, Elleanthus auriculatus, Elleanthus bifarius, Elleanthus blatteus, Elleanthus bogotensis, Elleanthus bonplandii, Elleanthus bradeorum, Elleanthus brasiliensis, Elleanthus capitatus, Elleanthus caravata, Elleanthus caricoides, Elleanthus caroli, Elleanthus caveroi, Elleanthus cephalotus, Elleanthus cinnabarinus, Elleanthus columnaris, Elleanthus condorensis, Elleanthus confusus, Elleanthus congestus, Elleanthus conifer, Elleanthus cordidactylus, Elleanthus coriifolius, Elleanthus crinipes, Elleanthus discolor, Elleanthus dussii, Elleanthus ecuadorensis, Elleanthus ensatus, Elleanthus escobarii, Elleanthus flavescens, Elleanthus formosus, Elleanthus fractiflexus, Elleanthus furfuraceus, Elleanthus gastroglottis, Elleanthus glaucophyllus, Elleanthus glomera, Elleanthus gracilis, Elleanthus graminifolius, Elleanthus grandiflorus, Elleanthus haematoxanthus,

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,

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