Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) M.A.Clem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 278 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482807
Common Names
- Oxystophyllum Validipecten
- Validipecten Oxystophyllum
- Validipecten Primrose
Synonyms
- Aporum validipecten (J.J.Sm.) Rauschert [unknown]
- Dendrobium validipecten J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Oxystophyllum validipecten (also called Valid-comb Oxystophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxystophyllum validipecten is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxystophyllum validipecten has white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxystophyllum validipecten is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist soil, but can tolerate dry conditions once established. It is also tolerant of coastal conditions.
Where to Find Oxystophyllum validipecten
Oxystophyllum validipecten can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Oxystophyllum validipecten FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxystophyllum validipecten?
Oxystophyllum validipecten
What is the natural habitat of Oxystophyllum validipecten?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the growth habit of Oxystophyllum validipecten?
It is a small, erect, evergreen shrub
Species in the Oxystophyllum genus
Oxystophyllum atropurpureum,
Oxystophyllum carnosum,
Oxystophyllum excavatum,
Oxystophyllum acianthum,
Oxystophyllum ambotiense,
Oxystophyllum araneum,
Oxystophyllum atrorubens,
Oxystophyllum bipulvinatum,
Oxystophyllum buruense,
Oxystophyllum changjiangense,
Oxystophyllum cultratum,
Oxystophyllum cuneatipetalum,
Oxystophyllum deliense,
Oxystophyllum elmeri,
Oxystophyllum floridanum,
Oxystophyllum govidjoae,
Oxystophyllum hagerupii,
Oxystophyllum helvolum,
Oxystophyllum hypodon,
Oxystophyllum kaudernii,
Oxystophyllum lepoense,
Oxystophyllum lockhartioides,
Oxystophyllum longipecten,
Oxystophyllum minutigibbum,
Oxystophyllum moluccense,
Oxystophyllum nitidiflorum,
Oxystophyllum oblongum,
Oxystophyllum oligadenium,
Oxystophyllum paniferum,
Oxystophyllum sinuatum,
Oxystophyllum speculigerum,
Oxystophyllum subsessile,
Oxystophyllum torricellianum,
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron,
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum,
Oxystophyllum validipecten,
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,