Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marginatum
ID:
336464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Colomb. Orquideol. 2(3): 8. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335796

Common Names

  • Zygosepalum marginatum
  • Margined Zygosepalum
  • Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid

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Description

Zygosepalum marginatum (also called Margined Zygosepalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It prefers wet, shady habitats and is often found in rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zygosepalum marginatum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygosepalum marginatum is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygosepalum marginatum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as sphagnum moss or bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Zygosepalum marginatum

Zygosepalum marginatum can be found in Brazil.

Zygosepalum marginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygosepalum marginatum?

Zygosepalum marginatum

What is the common name of Zygosepalum marginatum?

Margined Zygosepalum

What is the natural habitat of Zygosepalum marginatum?

It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.

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,

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