Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tausensis
ID:
1041971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogarín & Karremans

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 27: 210 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041309

Common Names

  • Platystele tausensis
  • Tausensis Platystele
  • Tausensis Fern

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Description

Platystele tausensis (also called Tausen's Platystele, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall, with linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele tausensis 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 Platystele tausensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele tausensis is a small epiphytic orchid from the cloud forests of Costa Rica. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Platystele tausensis

Platystele tausensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the Talamanca mountain range.

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

Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.