Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tanganyikense
ID:
250005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 113 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249337



Common Names

  • Mystacidium Tanganyikense
  • Tanganyikense Mystacidium
  • Tanganyikense Orchid


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Description

Mystacidium tanganyikense (also called Tanganyika 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 tanganyikense 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 tanganyikense 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 tanganyikense is a small, evergreen shrub native to Tanzania. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Mystacidium tanganyikense

Mystacidium tanganyikense is native to Tanzania and is found in the wild in the Usambara Mountains.

Mystacidium tanganyikense FAQ

What is the common name of Mystacidium tanganyikense?

Tanzania orchid

What is the natural habitat of Mystacidium tanganyikense?

Tropical rainforest of Tanzania

What is the flower color of Mystacidium tanganyikense?

White and purple

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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