Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capense
ID:
249916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 597 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249248



Common Names

  • Mystacidium Capense
  • Capense Mystacidium
  • Capense Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum longicornu Sw. [unknown]
  • Mystacidium filicorne Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Mystacidium longicornu T.Durand & Schinz [illegitimate]
  • Aeranthes filicornis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum capense L.f. [unknown]
  • Epidorkis longicornis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eulophia longicornis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Angraecum capense Lindl. [unknown]
  • Mystacidium capense Druce [unknown]

Description

Mystacidium capense (also called Cape Mystacidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its tall, thin stem and its large, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mystacidium capense is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mystacidium capense has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mystacidium capense is an epiphytic orchid that grows to 1m in height and is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilised every few months.

Where to Find Mystacidium capense

Mystacidium capense is native to South Africa and is found in the wild in the Eastern Cape province.

Mystacidium capense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mystacidium capense?

Mystacidium capense

What type of plant is Mystacidium capense?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Mystacidium capense grow?

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,

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