Mastigostyla torotoroensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torotoroensis
ID:
918746
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huaylla & Wilkin
Source:
iplants
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 245 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918081
Common Names
- Mastigostyla torotoroensis
- Torotoro Mastigostyla
- Torotoro Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigostyla torotoroensis (also called Torotoro mastigostyla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to Bolivia, and is typically found in dry forests, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigostyla torotoroensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigostyla torotoroensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigostyla torotoroensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Mastigostyla torotoroensis
Mastigostyla torotoroensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Bolivia.
Species in the Mastigostyla genus
Mastigostyla implicata, Mastigostyla humilis, Mastigostyla hoppii, Mastigostyla herrerae, Mastigostyla gracilis, Mastigostyla cyrtophylla, Mastigostyla cardenasii, Mastigostyla cabrerae, Mastigostyla brevicaulis, Mastigostyla brachiandra, Mastigostyla macbridei, Mastigostyla johnstonii, Mastigostyla spathacea, Mastigostyla potosina, Mastigostyla peruviana, Mastigostyla mirabilis, Mastigostyla major, Mastigostyla boliviensis, Mastigostyla chuquisacensis, Mastigostyla torotoroensis, Mastigostyla woodii, Mastigostyla longituba, Mastigostyla venturii, Mastigostyla tunariensis, Mastigostyla shepardiae, Mastigostyla orurensis, Mastigostyla candaravensis, Mastigostyla coronata,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463472: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.
Hibert Huaylla (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huaylla' in the authors string.