Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystemonea
ID:
1412078

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Rye

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 28: 63. 2017 [20 Jan 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424543

Common Names

  • Polystemonea Rinzia
  • Polystemonea Orchid
  • Polystemonea Star Orchid

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Description

Rinzia polystemonea (also called 'Many-stemmed Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has multiple stems with long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady places such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rinzia polystemonea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinzia polystemonea has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinzia polystemonea can be propagated from seed or by division. When sowing seeds, use a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Rinzia polystemonea prefers partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Rinzia polystemonea

Rinzia polystemonea can be found in China.

Rinzia polystemonea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinzia polystemonea?

Rinzia polystemonea

What is the common name of Rinzia polystemonea?

Polystemonous Rinzia

What is the natural habitat of Rinzia polystemonea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.