Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
volador
ID:
226593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 61(3): 180 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225923

Common Names

  • Lepanthes Volador
  • Volador Orchid
  • Volador Lepanthes

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Description

Lepanthes volador (also called Flying Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes volador is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes volador is small and white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes volador is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is found growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It can be cultivated in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Lepanthes volador

Lepanthes volador is found in Colombia.

Lepanthes volador FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes volador?

Lepanthes volador

What is the family of Lepanthes volador?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Lepanthes volador?

Colombia

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-110673: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.