Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rossii
ID:
297243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Soto Arenas & Salazar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) 13(1-2): 151. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296575



Common Names

  • Rhynchostele rossii
  • Ross' Star
  • Ross Star


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Synonyms

  • Lemboglossum rossii (Lindl.) Halb. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum aspersum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum caerulescens A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rubescens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum warnerianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum youngii Gower [unknown]
  • Oncidium caerulescens (A.Rich. & Galeotti) Beer [unknown]
  • Rhynchostele aspersa (Rchb.f.) Soto Arenas & Salazar [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum aspersum fulvidum J.Fraser [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii acuminatum Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii albens B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii amesianum B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii aspersum (Rchb.f.) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii warnerianum (Rchb.f.) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum aspersum violaceum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Amparoa rossii (Lindl.) Archila [unknown]
  • Amparoa aspersa (Rchb.f.) Archila [unknown]
  • Cymbiglossum rossii (Lindl.) Halb. [unknown]
  • Rhynchostele rossii albens (B.S.Williams) O.Gruss & Roeth [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum rossii coerulescens A.H.Kent [unknown]

Description

Rhynchostele rossii (also called Rossii, 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 rossii 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 rossii 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 rossii 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 rossii

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

Rhynchostele rossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchostele rossii?

Rhynchostele rossii

What is the common name of Rhynchostele rossii?

Ross's palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostele rossii?

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-178373: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' 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.