Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
249994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 126 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249326



Common Names

  • Mystacidium Pulchellum
  • Pulchellum Mystacidium
  • Pulchellum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys pulchella Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Mystacidium pulchellum (also called Pretty 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 pulchellum 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 pulchellum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mystacidium pulchellum is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Propagation is done through division, with each division containing at least three growth points. The divisions should be planted in a pot filled with a mix of peat, sand, and perlite.

Where to Find Mystacidium pulchellum

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

Mystacidium pulchellum FAQ

What are the common names of Mystacidium pulchellum?

Moth Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Mystacidium pulchellum?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Mystacidium pulchellum?

It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall.

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