Platystele johnstonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
275693
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 10: 233 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275025
Common Names
- Platystele Johnstonii
- Johnston's Platystele
- Johnston's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platystele johnstonii (also called Johnston's Platystele, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem, with small, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with a yellow or purple labellum. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Platystele johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platystele johnstonii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platystele johnstonii is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Platystele johnstonii
Platystele johnstonii is native to Colombia.
Platystele johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele johnstonii?
Platystele johnstonii
What is the natural habitat of Platystele johnstonii?
Platystele johnstonii is found in wet forests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Platystele johnstonii?
The flowers of Platystele johnstonii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157691: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.