Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
223596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: t. 146, f. 2 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222925



Common Names

  • Lankesterella caespitosa
  • Caespitosa's Lankesterella
  • Caespitosa's Lankesterella


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Synonyms

  • Lankesterella epiphyta (Barb.Rodr.) Mansf. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes epiphyta Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos epiphytum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Cladobium epiphytum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Hetaeria caespitosa Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Lankesterella caespitosa (also called Dwarf starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesterella caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesterella caespitosa is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moderate water.

Where to Find Lankesterella caespitosa

Lankesterella caespitosa is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lankesterella caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesterella caespitosa?

Lankesterella caespitosa

What type of plant is Lankesterella caespitosa?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Lankesterella caespitosa native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

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-107848: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.