Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
233286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 99: 258 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232617

Common Names

  • Macropharynx steyermarkii
  • Steyermark's Macropharynx
  • Steyermark's Macropharynx Plant

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Synonyms

  • Asketanthera steyermarkii Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Macropharynx steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Macropharynx, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and long, thin, erect stems. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Macropharynx steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropharynx steyermarkii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropharynx steyermarkii is a species of orchid native to India and Bangladesh. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,200 m. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist and warm. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Macropharynx steyermarkii

Macropharynx steyermarkii can be found in Central and South America.

Macropharynx steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropharynx steyermarkii?

Macropharynx steyermarkii

What is the family of Macropharynx steyermarkii?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Macropharynx steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Macropharynx

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117087: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.