Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
stenostachys
ID:
937022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2341 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936360

Common Names

  • Stenostachys Dactylocladus
  • Red Sealing Wax Palm
  • Rochea Palm

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Description

Dactylocladus stenostachys (also called African Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylocladus stenostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylocladus stenostachys has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylocladus stenostachys is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It should be planted in an area with partial shade and plenty of air circulation.

Where to Find Dactylocladus stenostachys

Dactylocladus stenostachys can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to the Philippines.

Species in the Dactylocladus genus

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568142-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.