Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
venosum
ID:
250014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. ex Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(3): 79 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249346



Common Names

  • Mystacidium Venosum
  • Venosum Mystacidium
  • Venosum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Mystacidium taeniophylloides Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Mystacidium venosum (also called Veined 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 venosum 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 venosum 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 venosum is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. 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 venosum

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

Mystacidium venosum FAQ

What is the common name of Mystacidium venosum?

Veined orchid

What is the natural habitat of Mystacidium venosum?

Tropical rainforest of Africa

What is the flower color of Mystacidium venosum?

White and pink

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-132991: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.