Aeridostachya odontoglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontoglossa
ID:
879158
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Rauschert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 436 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878493
Common Names
- Odontoglossa Aeridostachya
- Aeridostachya odontoglossa
- Aeridostachya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya odontoglossa (also called 'Toothed-Leaf Aeridostachya', 'Toothed-Leaf Airplant' and 'Toothed-Leaf Airplant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with toothed edges and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya odontoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya odontoglossa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya odontoglossa is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aeridostachya odontoglossa
Aeridostachya odontoglossa is native to India.
Aeridostachya odontoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya odontoglossa?
Aeridostachya odontoglossa
What is the common name of Aeridostachya odontoglossa?
Toothleaf Aeridostachya
What is the growth habit of Aeridostachya odontoglossa?
It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30cm in height
Species in the Aeridostachya genus
Aeridostachya acuminata, Aeridostachya clavimentalis, Aeridostachya coffeicolor, Aeridostachya crassipes, Aeridostachya dasystachys, Aeridostachya decurrentipetala, Aeridostachya feddeana, Aeridostachya gobiensis, Aeridostachya junghunii, Aeridostachya mearnsii, Aeridostachya odontoglossa, Aeridostachya ovilis, Aeridostachya robusta, Aeridostachya sumatrensis, Aeridostachya trichotaenia, Aeridostachya unifolia, Aeridostachya vulcanica, Aeridostachya macrophylla, Aeridostachya propinqua, Aeridostachya dulitensis,
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
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911685-1: Based on the initial data import