Status:
valid
Authors:
Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Vanishing Beauty, Native Costa Rican Orchids 1: 111 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805551
Common Names
- Chondroscaphe yamilethae
- Yamilethae Chondroscaphe
- Yamilethae Orchid
Description
Chondroscaphe yamilethae (also called 'Yamileth's Chondroscaphe', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Oncidiinae subfamily. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe yamilethae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chondroscaphe yamilethae is a white to pale yellow, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondroscaphe yamilethae is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe yamilethae
Chondroscaphe yamilethae is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Chondroscaphe yamilethae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondroscaphe yamilethae?
Chondroscaphe yamilethae
What is the growth rate of Chondroscaphe yamilethae?
Chondroscaphe yamilethae grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Chondroscaphe yamilethae?
Chondroscaphe yamilethae prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae,
Chondroscaphe amabilis,
Chondroscaphe atrilinguis,
Chondroscaphe bicolor,
Chondroscaphe chestertonii,
Chondroscaphe eburnea,
Chondroscaphe embreei,
Chondroscaphe escobariana,
Chondroscaphe flaveola,
Chondroscaphe gentryi,
Chondroscaphe merana,
Chondroscaphe plicata,
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis,
Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
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,