Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
wissaduloides
ID:
561955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 11: 320 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561287



Common Names

  • Bastardiastrum Wissaduloides
  • Wissaduloides Bastardiastrum
  • Wissaduloides


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon wissaduloides Baker f. [unknown]
  • Wissadula wissaduloides Rose [unknown]

Description

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides (also called Wissaduloides Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a short stem. The flowers are white and have a yellowish-green center. It grows in wet forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bastardiastrum wissaduloides is small, yellow and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, medium-grade orchid mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, medium-grade orchid mix.

Where to Find Bastardiastrum wissaduloides

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bastardiastrum wissaduloides?

Bastardiastrum wissaduloides

What are the common names of Bastardiastrum wissaduloides?

Wissaduloides Bastardia

What is the origin of Bastardiastrum wissaduloides?

South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670992: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.