Zygostates riefenstahliae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riefenstahliae
ID:
619716
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & I.G.Vargas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 4: 41 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619048
Common Names
- Zygostates riefenstahliae
- Riefenstahl's Zygostates
- Riefenstahl's Star Window Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zygostates riefenstahliae (also called 'Riefenstahl's Zygostates', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to South Africa. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Zygostates riefenstahliae is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent collections. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygostates riefenstahliae has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygostates riefenstahliae is a small, perennial succulent with a compact, globose body. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Zygostates riefenstahliae
Zygostates riefenstahliae is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Zygostates riefenstahliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates riefenstahliae?
Zygostates riefenstahliae
What is the growth habit of Zygostates riefenstahliae?
It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant with a creeping rhizome.
What is the flowering period of Zygostates riefenstahliae?
It flowers in late spring to early summer.
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-273519: Based on the initial data import
I.G. Vargas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Vargas' in the authors string.