Rhynchostele ehrenbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ehrenbergii
ID:
297233
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Soto Arenas & Salazar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 13: 149 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296565
Common Names
- Rhynchostele ehrenbergii
- Ehrenberg's Star
- Ehrenberg Star
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- Lemboglossum ehrenbergii (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Halb. [unknown]
- Odontoglossum dawsonianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Odontoglossum ehrenbergii Link, Klotzsch & Otto [unknown]
- Oncidium ehrenbergii (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Beer [unknown]
- Odontoglossum rossii ehrenbergii (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) A.H.Kent [unknown]
- Amparoa ehrenbergii (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Archila [unknown]
- Cymbiglossum ehrenbergii (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Halb. [unknown]
Description
Rhynchostele ehrenbergii (also called Ehrenbergii, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,200–2,000 m. It has an erect, unbranched stem with a single, terminal inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchostele ehrenbergii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and to treat fungal infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchostele ehrenbergii is yellow and has a cup-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchostele ehrenbergii is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is best grown in full sun. It requires minimal maintenance and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhynchostele ehrenbergii
Rhynchostele ehrenbergii can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Rhynchostele ehrenbergii FAQ
What is the common name of Rhynchostele ehrenbergii?
Ehrenberg's Rhynchostele
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele ehrenbergii?
Tropical dry forests
What is the average height of Rhynchostele ehrenbergii?
Up to 8 meters
Species in the Rhynchostele genus
Rhynchostele aptera, Rhynchostele bictoniensis, Rhynchostele candidula, Rhynchostele cervantesii, Rhynchostele cordata, Rhynchostele ehrenbergii, Rhynchostele galeottiana, Rhynchostele hortensiae, Rhynchostele humeana, Rhynchostele londesboroughiana, Rhynchostele maculata, Rhynchostele madrensis, Rhynchostele majalis, Rhynchostele pygmaea, Rhynchostele rossii, Rhynchostele stellata, Rhynchostele ureskinneri, Rhynchostele vexativa, Rhynchostele oscarii, Rhynchostele beloglossa,
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-178364: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.