Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
retusa
ID:
297258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 286 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296590



Common Names

  • Rhynchostylis retusa
  • Retuse Rhynchostylis
  • Retusa Rhynchostylis


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum retusum (L.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Orchis lanigera Blanco [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis gurwalica Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis guttata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis praemorsa Blume [unknown]
  • Saccolabium blumei Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium furcatum hort. ex B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Saccolabium gurwalicum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium guttatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium heathii auct. [deprecated]
  • Saccolabium macrostachyum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium praemorsum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium retusum Voigt [unknown]
  • Saccolabium rheedei Wight [unknown]
  • Saccolabium spicatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus guttatus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis albiflora I.Barua & Bora [unknown]
  • Rhynchostylis retusa albiflora (I.Barua & Bora) Christenson [unknown]
  • Aerides guttata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Aerides praemorsa Willd. [unknown]
  • Aerides retusa (L.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Aerides spicata D.Don [unknown]
  • Aerides undulata Sm. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum hippium Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Epidendrum indicum Poir. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum retusum L. [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus blumei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus garwalicus (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus retusus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus rheedei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus spicatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aerides undulatum Sm. [unknown]

Description

Rhynchostylis retusa (also called Retusa, 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 retusa 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

Rhynchostylis retusa 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

Rhynchostylis retusa 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 retusa

Rhynchostylis retusa can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.

Rhynchostylis retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchostylis retusa?

Rhynchostylis retusa

What is the common name of Rhynchostylis retusa?

Retuse palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchostylis retusa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178388: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.