Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stachyodes
ID:
283629

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 22: t. 1915 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282961



Common Names

  • Prescottia stachyodes
  • Stachyodes Prescottia
  • Stachyod Prescottia


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Synonyms

  • Prescottia colorans Lindl. [unknown]
  • Prescottia galeottii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Prescottia gigantea G.Lodd. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]
  • Prescottia longifolia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Prescottia longipetiolata Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Prescottia longipetiolata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Prescottia paulensis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Prescottia pellucida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Prescottia petiolaris Lindl. [unknown]
  • Prescottia schlechteri Hoehne [unknown]
  • Prescottia smithii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Prescottia tepuyensis Carnevali & C.A.Vargas [unknown]
  • Prescottia villenarum Christenson [unknown]
  • Prescottia colorans macrophylla Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cranichis stachyodes Sw. [unknown]

Description

Prescottia stachyodes (also called Star Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 60 centimeters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prescottia stachyodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prescottia stachyodes has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prescottia stachyodes is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be planted in a sunny location. It can be propagated from seed or division, and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be grown in pots or containers.

Where to Find Prescottia stachyodes

Prescottia stachyodes can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Prescottia stachyodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prescottia stachyodes?

Prescottia stachyodes

What is the common name of Prescottia stachyodes?

Stachyodes Prescottia

What is the natural habitat of Prescottia stachyodes?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama

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-165259: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.