Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jesupiorum
ID:
275692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 199 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275024

Common Names

  • Platystele Jesupiorum
  • Jesup's Platystele
  • Jesup's Orchid

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Description

Platystele jesupiorum (also called Jesup's Platystele, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem, with small, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with a yellow or purple labellum. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele jesupiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele jesupiorum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele jesupiorum is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Platystele jesupiorum

Platystele jesupiorum is native to Costa Rica.

Platystele jesupiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele jesupiorum?

Platystele jesupiorum

What is the natural habitat of Platystele jesupiorum?

Platystele jesupiorum is found in wet forests of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Platystele jesupiorum?

The flowers of Platystele jesupiorum are white or yellowish-white.

Species in the Platystele genus

Platystele acicularis, Platystele aculeata, Platystele acutilingua, Platystele adelphe, Platystele aianthera, Platystele altarica, Platystele alucitae, Platystele argentosa, Platystele aurea, Platystele bernoullii, Platystele bovilinguis, Platystele brenneri, Platystele calantha, Platystele calymma, Platystele caudatisepala, Platystele compacta, Platystele consobrina, Platystele crinita, Platystele dalstroemii, Platystele dasyglossa, Platystele delhierroi, Platystele densiflora, Platystele dewildei, Platystele dodsonii, Platystele dressleri, Platystele edmundoi, Platystele enervis, Platystele examen-culicum, Platystele filamentosa, Platystele fimbriata, Platystele gyroglossa, Platystele hampshireae, Platystele hirtzii, Platystele ingramii, Platystele jamboeensis, Platystele jesupiorum, Platystele johnstonii, Platystele jungermannioides, Platystele lancilabris, Platystele lawessonii, Platystele lehmannii, Platystele londonoana, Platystele lycopodioides, Platystele megaloglossa, Platystele microglossa, Platystele microscopica, Platystele microtatantha, Platystele minimiflora, Platystele misasiana, Platystele misera,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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