Rhynchostele oscarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oscarii
ID:
810681
Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 27: 14 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810015
Common Names
- Rhynchostele oscarii
- Oscarii
- Oscarii Rhynchostele
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchostele oscarii (also called Oscar's Rhynchostele, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchostele oscarii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchostele oscarii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchostele oscarii is a tropical orchid native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Rhynchostele oscarii
Rhynchostele oscarii is native to Mexico.
Rhynchostele oscarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchostele oscarii?
Rhynchostele oscarii
What are the common names of Rhynchostele oscarii?
Oscar's rhynchostele
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele oscarii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
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-348233: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.