Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 171 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923095
Common Names
- Callostylis Carnosissima
- Carnosissima Callostylis
- Carnosissima Orchid
Description
Callostylis carnosissima (also called Hairy Callostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Callostylis carnosissima is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callostylis carnosissima has small, yellow-green flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callostylis carnosissima is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
Where to Find Callostylis carnosissima
Callostylis carnosissima can be found in Australia.
Species in the Callostylis genus
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,