Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 122 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275083
Common Names
- Platystele Stonyx
- Stonyx's Platystele
- Stonyx Platystele
Description
Platystele stonyx (also called Stonyx 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 stonyx is a small epiphytic orchid that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platystele stonyx has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platystele stonyx is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Platystele stonyx
Platystele stonyx is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Platystele stonyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele stonyx?
Platystele stonyx
What is the common name of Platystele stonyx?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Platystele stonyx?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,