Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
majalis
ID:
297241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Soto Arenas & Salazar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 13: 150 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296573



Common Names

  • Rhynchostele majalis
  • Majal Star
  • Majal's Star


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Synonyms

  • Lemboglossum majale (Rchb.f.) Halb. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum majale Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum platycheilum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum platycheilum Weathers [unknown]
  • Ornithoglossum platycheilum Weathers [unknown]
  • Amparoa majalis (Rchb.f.) Archila [unknown]
  • Cymbiglossum majale (Rchb.f.) Halb. [unknown]

Description

Rhynchostele majalis (also called Majalis, 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 majalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchostele majalis has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchostele majalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a new pot.

Where to Find Rhynchostele majalis

Rhynchostele majalis can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Rhynchostele majalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchostele majalis?

Rhynchostele majalis

What is the common name of Rhynchostele majalis?

Majal palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele majalis?

Tropical rainforests

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-178371: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' 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.