Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 683 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217551
Common Names
- Ionopsis satyrioides
- Satyrioides Ionopsis
- Ionopsis' Satyrioides
Synonyms
- Ionopsis costaricensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Ionopsis pusilla Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Ionopsis teres Lindl. [unknown]
- Ionopsis testiculata Lindl. [unknown]
- Cybelion teres Steud. [unknown]
- Cybelion testiculatum Spreng. [unknown]
- Dendrobium testiculatum Sw. [unknown]
- Epidendrum acinacifolium Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Epidendrum satyrioides Sw. [unknown]
Description
Ionopsis satyrioides (also called Satyrion Ionopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small orchid, growing to 10-15 cm tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ionopsis satyrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ionopsis satyrioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ionopsis satyrioides is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ionopsis satyrioides
Ionopsis satyrioides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ionopsis satyrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ionopsis satyrioides?
Ionopsis satyrioides
What is the common name of Ionopsis satyrioides?
Satyr Ionopsis
What is the natural habitat of Ionopsis satyrioides?
Ionopsis satyrioides is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Ionopsis genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,