Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
275672

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 12: 140 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275004



Common Names

  • Platystele Densiflora
  • Dense-flowered Platystele
  • Dense-flowered Orchid


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Description

Platystele densiflora (also called Dense-flowered 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 densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele densiflora has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, ovoid and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele densiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Platystele densiflora

Platystele densiflora is native to Colombia.

Platystele densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele densiflora?

Platystele densiflora

What is the natural habitat of Platystele densiflora?

Platystele densiflora is found in wet forests of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Platystele densiflora?

The flowers of Platystele densiflora are white or yellowish-white.

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,

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