Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 205 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316746
Common Names
- Stereochilus ringens
- Ringens Stereochilus
- Stereochilus Ringens
Synonyms
- Sarcanthus ringens J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Stereochilus wattii King & Pantl. [unknown]
- Cleisostoma ringens Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Stereochilus ringens (also called 'Clenched Stereochilus', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stereochilus ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereochilus ringens is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stereochilus ringens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.
Where to Find Stereochilus ringens
Stereochilus ringens is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Stereochilus ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereochilus ringens?
Stereochilus ringens
What is the common name of Stereochilus ringens?
Stereochilus Ringens
What is the habitat of Stereochilus ringens?
Stereochilus ringens is found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Species in the Stereochilus genus
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,