Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pustulata
ID:
336497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 69 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335829

Common Names

  • Zygostates pustulata
  • Pustulata Zygostates
  • Zygostates' Pustulata

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Synonyms

  • Ornithocephalus dusenianus Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Ornithocephalus pustulatus Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Zygostates duseniana (Kraenzl.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Dipteranthus pustulatus (Kraenzl.) Pabst [unknown]

Description

Zygostates pustulata (also called Pustulate Zygostates, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygostates pustulata 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 pustulata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygostates pustulata is an epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a pot or basket. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Zygostates pustulata

Zygostates pustulata can be found in Brazil.

Zygostates pustulata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Zygostates pustulata?

Zygostates pustulata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Zygostates pustulata?

Zygostates pustulata prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Zygostates pustulata?

Zygostates pustulata prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.

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