Mastigostyla tunariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunariensis
ID:
918830
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.C.Foster) Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 24 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918165
Common Names
- Mastigostyla tunariensis
- Tunariensis Mastigostyla
- Tunariensis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigostyla tunariensis (also called Tunari Mastigostyla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Bolivia. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-colored flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigostyla tunariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mastigostyla tunariensis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and brown in colour, and the seedlings are green and slender with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigostyla tunariensis is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C.
Where to Find Mastigostyla tunariensis
Mastigostyla tunariensis is native to the Caribbean.
Species in the Mastigostyla genus
Mastigostyla implicata, Mastigostyla humilis, Mastigostyla hoppii, Mastigostyla herrerae, Mastigostyla gracilis, Mastigostyla cyrtophylla, Mastigostyla cardenasii, Mastigostyla cabrerae, Mastigostyla brevicaulis, Mastigostyla brachiandra, Mastigostyla macbridei, Mastigostyla johnstonii, Mastigostyla spathacea, Mastigostyla potosina, Mastigostyla peruviana, Mastigostyla mirabilis, Mastigostyla major, Mastigostyla boliviensis, Mastigostyla chuquisacensis, Mastigostyla torotoroensis, Mastigostyla woodii, Mastigostyla longituba, Mastigostyla venturii, Mastigostyla tunariensis, Mastigostyla shepardiae, Mastigostyla orurensis, Mastigostyla candaravensis, Mastigostyla coronata,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463560: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.