Trichostachys letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
328562
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 63: 668 (1936 publ. 1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327894
Common Names
- Letestui Trichostachys
- Letestu's Star Orchid
- Letestu's Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichostachys letestui (also called 'Letestui' among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a few leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It produces small, white flowers with a purple lip. It is found in humid forests and mountain slopes in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Trichostachys letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichostachys letestui are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Trichostachys letestui can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Trichostachys letestui
Trichostachys letestui is native to tropical Africa.
Trichostachys letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichostachys letestui?
Trichostachys letestui
What is the common name of Trichostachys letestui?
Letestu's Trichostachys
What is the natural habitat of Trichostachys letestui?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Trichostachys genus
Trichostachys aurea, Trichostachys interrupta, Trichostachys laurentii, Trichostachys lehmbachii, Trichostachys letestui, Trichostachys longifolia, Trichostachys mayumbensis, Trichostachys microcarpa, Trichostachys petiolata, Trichostachys quadricuspidata, Trichostachys soyauxii, Trichostachys stenostachys, Trichostachys thollonii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208461: Based on the initial data import
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.