Sudamerlycaste costata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costata
ID:
839874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 79 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839209
Common Names
- Costata Sudamerlycaste
- Sudamerlycaste
- Costata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sudamerlycaste costata (also called Costate Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to moist mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sudamerlycaste costata is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sudamerlycaste costata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, serrated leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste costata is a slow-growing, epiphytic palm that can be propagated from seed. It prefers warm, humid climates and needs bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste costata
Sudamerlycaste costata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sudamerlycaste costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sudamerlycaste costata?
Sudamerlycaste costata
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste costata?
Costata Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste costata?
It is native to tropical South America
Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus
Sudamerlycaste hirtzii, Sudamerlycaste locusta, Sudamerlycaste lanipes, Sudamerlycaste grandis, Sudamerlycaste andreettae, Sudamerlycaste fulvescens, Sudamerlycaste fimbriata, Sudamerlycaste linguella, Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii, Sudamerlycaste rossyi, Sudamerlycaste peruviana, Sudamerlycaste nana, Sudamerlycaste dyeriana, Sudamerlycaste ciliata, Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae, Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina, Sudamerlycaste cobbiana, Sudamerlycaste costata, Sudamerlycaste diastasia, Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei, Sudamerlycaste gigantea, Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii, Sudamerlycaste lata, Sudamerlycaste maxibractea, Sudamerlycaste shigerui, Sudamerlycaste tornemezae, Sudamerlycaste troyanoi, Sudamerlycaste uribei, Sudamerlycaste ariasii, Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum, Sudamerlycaste acaroi, Sudamerlycaste laciniata, Sudamerlycaste lionetii, Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis, Sudamerlycaste munaensis, Sudamerlycaste jimenezii, Sudamerlycaste priscilae, Sudamerlycaste ejirii, Sudamerlycaste castanea, Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae, Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum, Sudamerlycaste rikii, Sudamerlycaste angustitepala, Sudamerlycaste pegueroi, Sudamerlycaste insolita,
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-376534: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.