Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Meneguzzo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Orquidário 26: 90 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335154
Common Names
- Aspidogyne stigmatoptera
- Stigma-winged Aspidogyne
- Stigmatoptera Aspidogyne
Description
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera (also called Stigmatoptera Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspidogyne stigmatoptera is white, bell-shaped, and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera is an epiphytic orchid that is best grown in partial shade and high humidity. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings or by tissue culture.
Where to Find Aspidogyne stigmatoptera
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera is native to Brazil.
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidogyne stigmatoptera?
Aspidogyne stigmatoptera
What type of plant is Aspidogyne stigmatoptera?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where does Aspidogyne stigmatoptera grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Aspidogyne genus
Aspidogyne argentea,
Aspidogyne bidentifera,
Aspidogyne boliviensis,
Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha,
Aspidogyne bruxelii,
Aspidogyne commelinoides,
Aspidogyne confusa,
Aspidogyne decora,
Aspidogyne fimbrillaris,
Aspidogyne foliosa,
Aspidogyne hylibates,
Aspidogyne hyphaematica,
Aspidogyne kuczynskii,
Aspidogyne lindleyana,
Aspidogyne longicornu,
Aspidogyne malmei,
Aspidogyne metallescens,
Aspidogyne multifoliata,
Aspidogyne mystacina,
Aspidogyne pumila,
Aspidogyne rariflora,
Aspidogyne repens,
Aspidogyne robusta,
Aspidogyne serripetala,
Aspidogyne steyermarkii,
Aspidogyne stictophylla,
Aspidogyne tuerckheimii,
Aspidogyne utriculata,
Aspidogyne mosaica,
Aspidogyne gigantea,
Aspidogyne vesiculosa,
Aspidogyne grandis,
Aspidogyne grayumii,
Aspidogyne herzogii,
Aspidogyne misera,
Aspidogyne popayanensis,
Aspidogyne roseoalba,
Aspidogyne zonata,
Aspidogyne carauchana,
Aspidogyne chocoensis,
Aspidogyne cruciformis,
Aspidogyne goaltalensis,
Aspidogyne longibracteata,
Aspidogyne mendoncae,
Aspidogyne rotundifolia,
Aspidogyne sumacoensis,
Aspidogyne costaricensis,
Aspidogyne harlingii,
Aspidogyne alajuelae,
Aspidogyne amazonica,
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,