Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
muscivorus
ID:
981735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 605 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981073

Common Names

  • Helicodiceros muscivorus
  • Fly Agaric
  • Fly Amanita

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Description

Helicodiceros muscivorus (also called 'Musk Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helicodiceros muscivorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicodiceros muscivorus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicodiceros muscivorus is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Helicodiceros muscivorus

Helicodiceros muscivorus can be found in the Mediterranean.

Species in the Helicodiceros genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87091-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.