Zygostates cornigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornigera
ID:
336474
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Toscano
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 199 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335806
Common Names
- Zygostates cornigera
- Cornigera Zygostates
- Zygostates' Cornigera
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- Dipteranthus corniger Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Zygostates cornigera (also called Horned Zygostates, 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
Zygostates cornigera 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 Zygostates cornigera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygostates cornigera 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 Zygostates cornigera
Zygostates cornigera can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates cornigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates cornigera?
Zygostates cornigera
What is the common name of Zygostates cornigera?
Horned Zygostates
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates cornigera?
It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Zygostates genus
Zygostates alleniana, Zygostates apiculata, Zygostates bradei, Zygostates cornigera, Zygostates cornuta, Zygostates dasyrhiza, Zygostates grandiflora, Zygostates kuhlmannii, Zygostates ligulata, Zygostates linearisepala, Zygostates lunata, Zygostates multiflora, Zygostates obliqua, Zygostates octavioreisii, Zygostates ovatipetala, Zygostates papillosa, Zygostates pellucida, Zygostates pustulata, Zygostates riefenstahliae, Zygostates densiflora, Zygostates morenoi, Zygostates aderaldoana, Zygostates chaparensis, Zygostates nectarifera,
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-216178: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.