Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 25A(12): 17 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336992
Common Names
- Abolboda sprucei
- Sprucei Abolboda
- Abolboda Sprucei
Description
Abolboda sprucei (also called 'Spruce's Lace Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top and a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady areas, usually on trees or other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda sprucei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abolboda sprucei has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abolboda sprucei can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one growing point, and then replanted in a new pot.
Where to Find Abolboda sprucei
Abolboda sprucei can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda sprucei FAQ
What are the common names of Abolboda sprucei?
The common names of Abolboda sprucei are Spruce's Abolboda and Spruce's Wax Plant.
What type of soil does Abolboda sprucei prefer?
Abolboda sprucei prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What is the temperature range for Abolboda sprucei?
Abolboda sprucei prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Achlyphila disticha,
Aratitiyopea lopezii,
Orectanthe ptaritepuiana,
Orectanthe sceptrum,
Xyris aberdarica,
Xyris acrophila,
Xyris affinis,
Xyris albescens,
Xyris almae,
Xyris ambigua,
Xyris amorimii,
Xyris anceps,
Xyris andina,
Xyris angularis,
Xyris angustifolia,
Xyris anisophylla,
Xyris apureana,
Xyris aquatica,
Xyris aracamunae,
Xyris arachnoidea,
Xyris araracuarae,
Xyris archeri,
Xyris aristata,
Xyris asperula,
Xyris asterotricha,
Xyris atrata,
Xyris atriceps,
Xyris atrovirida,