Rhynchostele pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
297242
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 770 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296574
Common Names
- Rhynchostele pygmaea
- Pygmy Star
- Pygmaea Star
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- Leochilus pygmaeus (Lindl. in Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
- Odontoglossum pygmaeum Lindl. [unknown]
- Oncidium pygmaeum Beer [unknown]
Description
Rhynchostele pygmaea (also called Pygmaea, 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 pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchostele pygmaea has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Rhynchostele pygmaea 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 pygmaea
Rhynchostele pygmaea can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Rhynchostele pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchostele pygmaea?
Rhynchostele pygmaea
What is the common name of Rhynchostele pygmaea?
Pygmy palm
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele pygmaea?
Tropical rainforests
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-178372: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.