Status:
valid
Authors:
Karremans & Bogarín
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 13: 265 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340426
Common Names
- Platystele catiensis
- Catiensis Platystele
- Catiensis Platystele catiensis
Description
Platystele catiensis (also called 'Catiensis Platystele', 'Catiensis Platystele' and 'Catiensis Platystele', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Costa Rica. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Platystele catiensis is an ornamental plant that is used to provide a decorative and attractive look to gardens. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platystele catiensis is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platystele catiensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.
Where to Find Platystele catiensis
Platystele catiensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Platystele catiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele catiensis?
Platystele catiensis
What is the natural habitat of Platystele catiensis?
It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
What is the flower color of Platystele catiensis?
The flowers are white to pale yellow in color.
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,