Cystorchis stenoglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenoglossa
ID:
936990
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 141 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936328
Common Names
- Stenoglossa Cystorchis
- Red Sealing Wax Palm
- Rochea Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Cystorchis stenoglossa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cystorchis stenoglossa is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Cystorchis stenoglossa is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a shady spot. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a mix of peat and sand and kept moist.
Where to Find Cystorchis stenoglossa
Cystorchis stenoglossa is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to the Philippines.
Species in the Cystorchis genus
Cystorchis aberrans, Cystorchis aphylla, Cystorchis appendiculata, Cystorchis celebica, Cystorchis dentifera, Cystorchis gracilis, Cystorchis javanica, Cystorchis luzonensis, Cystorchis macrophysa, Cystorchis marginata, Cystorchis ogurae, Cystorchis orphnophilla, Cystorchis peliocaulos, Cystorchis ranaiensis, Cystorchis rostellata, Cystorchis saccosepala, Cystorchis salmoneus, Cystorchis saprophytica, Cystorchis stenoglossa, Cystorchis variegata, Cystorchis versteegii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54993: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.