Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
275674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 155 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275006



Common Names

  • Platystele Dodsonii
  • Dodson's Platystele
  • Dodson's Orchid


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Description

Platystele dodsonii (also called the Dodson's platystele, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele dodsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele dodsonii 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 dodsonii is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Platystele dodsonii

Platystele dodsonii is native to Peru.

Platystele dodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele dodsonii?

Platystele dodsonii

What is the natural habitat of Platystele dodsonii?

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

What is the flower color of Platystele dodsonii?

The flowers of Platystele dodsonii 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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