Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
beloglossa
ID:
1275357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler & N.H.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 654. 2003 [dt. 2002; publ. 9 Jun 2003]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274695



Common Names

  • Rhynchostele beloglossa
  • Beloglossa Rhynchostele
  • Belogloss Rhynchostele


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Description

Rhynchostele beloglossa (also called Beloglossa Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchostele beloglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchostele beloglossa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchostele beloglossa is a species of orchid that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be planted in a moist, shady area and kept moist until the plant is established. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rhynchostele beloglossa

Rhynchostele beloglossa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Rhynchostele beloglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchostele beloglossa?

Rhynchostele beloglossa

What is the common name of Rhynchostele beloglossa?

Beloglossa Rhynchostele

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele beloglossa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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 tro-50274985: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.