Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & R.Escobar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 17: 208 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225346
Common Names
- Lilliput lepanthes
- Lilliput orchid
- Lilliput lepanthes orchid
Description
Lepanthes lilliputae (also called Lilliputian Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a single, thin leaf and a single, small flower. The flower is white with a yellow center and has a long, thin, curved lip. It typically grows on trees and rocks in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes lilliputae is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes lilliputae is small and white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes lilliputae is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Lepanthes lilliputae
Lepanthes lilliputae is native to Colombia and can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Lepanthes lilliputae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes lilliputae?
Lepanthes lilliputae
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes lilliputae?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Lepanthes lilliputae?
Spring to summer
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,