Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
campylostalix
ID:
284198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 377 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283530

Common Names

  • Campylostalix Prosthechea
  • Campylostalix Prosthechea
  • Prosthechea Campylostalix

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Synonyms

  • Pollardia campylostalix (Rchb.f.) Withner & P.A.Harding [unknown]
  • Pseudencyclia campylostalix (Rchb.f.) V.P.Castro & Chiron [unknown]
  • Encyclia campylostalix (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum campylostalix Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea campylostalix (also called 'Curved Column Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with white and yellow flowers. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea campylostalix has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea campylostalix is white to pinkish-white, with a diameter of about 0.8 inches. The seed is a small, black, round nut, with a diameter of about 0.2 inches. The seedlings have a single, upright stem, with leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea campylostalix is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to around 1.5m in height and width. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea campylostalix

Prosthechea campylostalix can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea campylostalix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea campylostalix?

Prosthechea campylostalix

What is the common name of Prosthechea campylostalix?

Campylostalix

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea campylostalix?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165810: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.