Status:
valid
Authors:
Toscano
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 28: 109 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837730
Common Names
- Zygostates morenoi
- Moreno's Zygostates
- Moreno Zygostates
Description
Zygostates morenoi (also called 'Moreno's Zygostates', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Zygostates morenoi is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygostates morenoi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygostates morenoi is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining, high-quality potting mix. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Zygostates morenoi
Zygostates morenoi is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
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,