Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
candaravensis
ID:
918834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 24 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918169

Common Names

  • Mastigostyla candaravensis
  • Candaravensis Mastigostyla
  • Candaravensis Orchid

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Description

Mastigostyla candaravensis (also called Candaravensis Mastigostyla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Bolivia. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-colored flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mastigostyla candaravensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mastigostyla candaravensis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and brown in colour, and the seedlings are green and slender with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mastigostyla candaravensis is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C.

Where to Find Mastigostyla candaravensis

Mastigostyla candaravensis is found in the Caribbean.

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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