Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
floripecten
ID:
226648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 1(9): 11 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225978

Common Names

  • Lepanthopsis floripecten
  • Floripecten's Anthurium
  • Floripecten Anthurium

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia floripecten Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lepanthes secunda Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Lepanthopsis secunda (Barb.Rodr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis floripecten Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis unilateralis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Lepanthes floripecten (Rchb.f.) Ames [unknown]

Description

Lepanthopsis floripecten (also called Floripecten Lepanthopsis, 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

Lepanthopsis floripecten is an attractive ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover or in containers. It is drought-tolerant and can attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to any garden. The plant is also known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthopsis floripecten is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Lepanthopsis floripecten

Lepanthopsis floripecten is native to Colombia.

Lepanthopsis floripecten FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthopsis floripecten?

Lepanthopsis floripecten

What is the common name of Lepanthopsis floripecten?

Floripecten Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthopsis floripecten?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Lepanthopsis genus

Lepanthopsis abbreviata, Lepanthopsis acetabulum, Lepanthopsis acuminata, Lepanthopsis anthoctenium, Lepanthopsis apoda, Lepanthopsis aristata, Lepanthopsis astrophora, Lepanthopsis atrosetifera, Lepanthopsis barahonensis, Lepanthopsis comet-halleyi, Lepanthopsis constanzensis, Lepanthopsis cucullata, Lepanthopsis culiculosa, Lepanthopsis densiflora, Lepanthopsis dewildei, Lepanthopsis dodii, Lepanthopsis farrago, Lepanthopsis floripecten, Lepanthopsis glandulifera, Lepanthopsis hirtzii, Lepanthopsis hotteana, Lepanthopsis lingulata, Lepanthopsis melanantha, Lepanthopsis micheliae, Lepanthopsis microlepanthes, Lepanthopsis moniliformis, Lepanthopsis obliquipetala, Lepanthopsis ornipteridion, Lepanthopsis peniculus, Lepanthopsis pristis, Lepanthopsis prolifera, Lepanthopsis pulchella, Lepanthopsis pygmaea, Lepanthopsis serrulata, Lepanthopsis stellaris, Lepanthopsis steyermarkii, Lepanthopsis ubangii, Lepanthopsis vinacea, Lepanthopsis calva, Lepanthopsis rinkei, Lepanthopsis purpurata, Lepanthopsis woodsiana, Lepanthopsis vellozicola, Lepanthopsis trulliformis, Lepanthopsis hyalina,

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-110723: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.