Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Glen & Nicholas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 426 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333015
Common Names
- Pachycarpus acidostelma
- Acidostelma Pachycarpus
- Acidostelma
Description
Pachycarpus acidostelma (also called Acidostelma Pachycarpus, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, thin, erect leaf. It grows in moist, shady forests and on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycarpus acidostelma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycarpus acidostelma has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycarpus acidostelma is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Tepuis of Venezuela and Guyana. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pachycarpus acidostelma
Pachycarpus acidostelma can be found in the Andes mountains in Colombia.
Pachycarpus acidostelma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycarpus acidostelma?
Pachycarpus acidostelma
What is the common name of Pachycarpus acidostelma?
Mistletoe
What type of plant is Pachycarpus acidostelma?
Parasitic plant
Species in the Pachycarpus genus
Pachycarpus lineolatus,
Pachycarpus medusonema,
Pachycarpus goetzei,
Pachycarpus firmus,
Pachycarpus eximius,
Pachycarpus rigidus,
Pachycarpus richardsiae,
Pachycarpus pachyglossus,
Pachycarpus chirindensis,
Pachycarpus bisacculatus,
Pachycarpus appendiculatus,
Pachycarpus asperifolius,
Pachycarpus concolor,
Pachycarpus coronarius,
Pachycarpus dealbatus,
Pachycarpus grandiflorus,
Pachycarpus reflectens,
Pachycarpus vexillaris,
Pachycarpus galpinii,
Pachycarpus mackenii,
Pachycarpus macrochilus,
Pachycarpus scaber,
Pachycarpus schinzianus,
Pachycarpus campanulatus,
Pachycarpus decorus,
Pachycarpus linearis,
Pachycarpus natalensis,
Pachycarpus plicatus,
Pachycarpus rostratus,
Pachycarpus stelliceps,
Pachycarpus stenoglossus,
Pachycarpus lebomboensis,
Pachycarpus distinctus,
Pachycarpus grantii,
Pachycarpus robustus,
Pachycarpus spurius,
Pachycarpus suaveolens,
Pachycarpus petherickianus,
Pachycarpus acidostelma,
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,