Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & L.Jost
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 107. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225756
Common Names
- Serialina Lepanthes
- Serialina Orchid
- Serialina Jewel Orchid
Description
Lepanthes serialina (also called Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short stem and a single leaf. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 900–3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes serialina is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ailments, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepanthes serialina is small and white, with a yellow lip and a short spur. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes serialina is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagate by division of mature plants.
Where to Find Lepanthes serialina
Lepanthes serialina can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Lepanthes serialina FAQ
What is the common name of Lepanthes serialina?
Serialina Lepanthes
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes serialina?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Lepanthes serialina?
White to pale yellow
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
Lou Jost: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Jost' in the authors string.