Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ovipositoglossa
ID:
1330273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila & Chiron

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 284 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342727

Common Names

  • Platystele ovipositoglossa
  • Ovipositoglossa Platystele
  • Platystele Ovipositoglossa

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Description

Platystele ovipositoglossa (also called Ovipositoglossa's Platystele, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small sized epiphyte with a pseudobulb up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele ovipositoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele ovipositoglossa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele ovipositoglossa is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division. The plant should be carefully divided and each division should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The divisions should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots and given regular fertilizer.

Where to Find Platystele ovipositoglossa

Platystele ovipositoglossa can be found in the Ovipositoglossa region of Costa Rica.

Platystele ovipositoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele ovipositoglossa?

Platystele ovipositoglossa

What is the natural habitat of Platystele ovipositoglossa?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flowering season of Platystele ovipositoglossa?

It flowers from April to June.

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,

References

Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.