Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lima
ID:
305939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 220 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305271

Common Names

  • Scaphosepalum lima
  • Lima Scaphosepalum
  • Scaphosepalum

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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia lima F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Scaphosepalum lima (also called Lima's Scaphosepalum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall. It prefers to grow in humid montane forests, at elevations of 1500-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphosepalum lima is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphosepalum lima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphosepalum lima is a species of orchid that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1500-2500 m. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Scaphosepalum lima

Scaphosepalum lima is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Scaphosepalum lima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum lima?

Scaphosepalum lima

What is the family of Scaphosepalum lima?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Scaphosepalum lima?

Lima Scaphosepalum

Species in the Scaphosepalum genus

Scaphosepalum anchoriferum, Scaphosepalum andreettae, Scaphosepalum antenniferum, Scaphosepalum beluosum, Scaphosepalum bicolor, Scaphosepalum breve, Scaphosepalum cimex, Scaphosepalum clavellatum, Scaphosepalum cloesii, Scaphosepalum dalstroemii, Scaphosepalum decorum, Scaphosepalum delhierroi, Scaphosepalum digitale, Scaphosepalum dodsonii, Scaphosepalum fimbriatum, Scaphosepalum gibberosum, Scaphosepalum globosum, Scaphosepalum grande, Scaphosepalum hirtzii, Scaphosepalum jostii, Scaphosepalum lima, Scaphosepalum macrodactylum, Scaphosepalum manningii, Scaphosepalum martineae, Scaphosepalum medinae, Scaphosepalum microdactylum, Scaphosepalum odontochilum, Scaphosepalum ophidion, Scaphosepalum ovulare, Scaphosepalum panduratum, Scaphosepalum parviflorum, Scaphosepalum pleurothallodes, Scaphosepalum pulvinare, Scaphosepalum rapax, Scaphosepalum swertiifolium, Scaphosepalum tiaratum, Scaphosepalum triceratops, Scaphosepalum ursinum, Scaphosepalum verrucosum, Scaphosepalum viviparum, Scaphosepalum xystra, Scaphosepalum bicristatum, Scaphosepalum merinoi, Scaphosepalum portillae, Scaphosepalum redderianum, Scaphosepalum reptans, Scaphosepalum erasmatopus, Scaphosepalum rinkei, Scaphosepalum translucens, Scaphosepalum ximenae,

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,

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