Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1927 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335807
Common Names
- Zygostates cornuta
- Cornuta Zygostates
- Zygostates' Cornuta
Synonyms
- Zygostates chateaubriandii Ruschi [unknown]
- Zygostates lunata subintegripetala Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Zygostates cornuta (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 cornuta 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 cornuta is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygostates cornuta 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 cornuta
Zygostates cornuta can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates cornuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates cornuta?
Zygostates cornuta
What is the common name of Zygostates cornuta?
Cornute Zygostates
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates cornuta?
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,