Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
obliqua
ID:
336491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schnee) Toscano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 199 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335823

Common Names

  • Zygostates obliqua
  • Obliqua Zygostates
  • Zygostates' Obliqua

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Synonyms

  • Ornithocephalus obliquus Schnee [unknown]
  • Dipteranthus obliquus (Schnee) Garay & Dunst. [unknown]

Description

Zygostates obliqua (also called Oblique Zygostates, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygostates obliqua 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 obliqua is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygostates obliqua is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab or tree fern. It prefers medium to bright light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Zygostates obliqua

Zygostates obliqua can be found in Brazil.

Zygostates obliqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygostates obliqua?

Zygostates obliqua

What is the common name of Zygostates obliqua?

Oblique Zygostates

What is the natural habitat of Zygostates obliqua?

It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.

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-216193: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Schnee (1908-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schnee' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.