Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acicularis
ID:
275644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 14 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274976



Common Names

  • Platystele acicularis
  • Needle-leaved Platystele
  • Acicularis Platystele


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Description

Platystele acicularis (also called Needle-like Platystele, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele acicularis has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a rounded, oval shape. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele acicularis is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Platystele acicularis

Platystele acicularis is native to Mexico and Central America

Platystele acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele acicularis?

Platystele acicularis

What is the common name of Platystele acicularis?

Needle-like Platystele

What is the natural habitat of Platystele acicularis?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Platystele genus

Platystele acicularis, Platystele aculeata, Platystele acutilingua, Platystele adelphe, Platystele aianthera, Platystele altarica, Platystele alucitae, Platystele argentosa, Platystele aurea, Platystele bernoullii, Platystele bovilinguis, Platystele brenneri, Platystele calantha, Platystele calymma, Platystele caudatisepala, Platystele compacta, Platystele consobrina, Platystele crinita, Platystele dalstroemii, Platystele dasyglossa, Platystele delhierroi, Platystele densiflora, Platystele dewildei, Platystele dodsonii, Platystele dressleri, Platystele edmundoi, Platystele enervis, Platystele examen-culicum, Platystele filamentosa, Platystele fimbriata, Platystele gyroglossa, Platystele hampshireae, Platystele hirtzii, Platystele ingramii, Platystele jamboeensis, Platystele jesupiorum, Platystele johnstonii, Platystele jungermannioides, Platystele lancilabris, Platystele lawessonii, Platystele lehmannii, Platystele londonoana, Platystele lycopodioides, Platystele megaloglossa, Platystele microglossa, Platystele microscopica, Platystele microtatantha, Platystele minimiflora, Platystele misasiana, Platystele misera,

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-157647: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.