Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
orurensis
ID:
918833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.C.Foster) Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 24 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918168

Common Names

  • Mastigostyla orurensis
  • Orurensis Mastigostyla
  • Orurensis Orchid

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Description

Mastigostyla orurensis (also called Orurensis 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 orurensis 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 orurensis 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 orurensis 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 orurensis

Mastigostyla orurensis is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463563: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.