Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diabolica
ID:
225722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & R.Escobar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 18: 42 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225052

Common Names

  • Lepanthes diabolica
  • Diabolica Lepanthes
  • Diabolica Orchid

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Description

Lepanthes diabolica (also called Diabolica Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes diabolica is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes diabolica is small, with a white lip and a long spur. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes diabolica is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a cool to warm growing species that requires high humidity and moderate light. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark or tree fern. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Lepanthes diabolica

Lepanthes diabolica is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Lepanthes diabolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes diabolica?

Lepanthes diabolica

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes diabolica?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower size of Lepanthes diabolica?

Very small, about 1 cm long

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-109887: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Escobar (1935-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Escobar' in the authors string.