Zygostates apiculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
336470
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Toscano
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 197 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335802
Common Names
- Zygostates apiculata
- Apiculate Zygostates
- Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid
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- Ornithocephalus apiculatus Lindl. [unknown]
- Ornithocephalus planifolius Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Dipteranthus estradae Dodson [unknown]
- Dipteranthus planifolius (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
Description
Zygostates apiculata (also called Apiculate Zygostates, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It prefers wet, shady habitats and is often found in rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zygostates apiculata is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygostates apiculata is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygostates apiculata is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as sphagnum moss or bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Zygostates apiculata
Zygostates apiculata can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates apiculata?
Zygostates apiculata
What is the common name of Zygostates apiculata?
Apiculate Zygostates
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates apiculata?
It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Zygostates genus
Zygostates alleniana, Zygostates apiculata, Zygostates bradei, Zygostates cornigera, Zygostates cornuta, Zygostates dasyrhiza, Zygostates grandiflora, Zygostates kuhlmannii, Zygostates ligulata, Zygostates linearisepala, Zygostates lunata, Zygostates multiflora, Zygostates obliqua, Zygostates octavioreisii, Zygostates ovatipetala, Zygostates papillosa, Zygostates pellucida, Zygostates pustulata, Zygostates riefenstahliae, Zygostates densiflora, Zygostates morenoi, Zygostates aderaldoana, Zygostates chaparensis, Zygostates nectarifera,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216174: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.