Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
297251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 356 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296583



Common Names

  • Rhynchostylis gigantea
  • Giant Rhynchostylis
  • Gigantea Rhynchostylis


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Synonyms

  • Anota gigantea (Lindl.) Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium giganteum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium giganteum illustre Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium giganteum petotianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium violaceum harrisonianum (Hook.) Sander [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus giganteus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis gigantea harrisoniana (Hook.) Roeth [unknown]

Description

Rhynchostylis gigantea (also called Gigantea, 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

Rhynchostylis gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhynchostylis gigantea sub. gigantea
Rhynchostylis gigantea sub. violacea (Lindl.) Christenson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchostylis gigantea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchostylis gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis gigantea

Rhynchostylis gigantea can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Rhynchostylis gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchostylis gigantea?

Rhynchostylis gigantea

What is the common name of Rhynchostylis gigantea?

Giant palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostylis gigantea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhynchostylis genus

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,

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