Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hagsaterianum
ID:
524734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soto Arenas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 661 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524066

Common Names

  • Rossioglossum hagsaterianum
  • Hagsater's Rossioglossum
  • Hagsater's Orchid

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Description

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum (also called Hagsater's Rossioglossum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small epiphytic orchid with pseudobulbs up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers to grow in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum has yellowish-green flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rossioglossum hagsaterianum

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rossioglossum hagsaterianum?

Rossioglossum hagsaterianum

What is the common name of Rossioglossum hagsaterianum?

Hagsater's Rossioglossum

What is the natural habitat of Rossioglossum hagsaterianum?

It is native to Central America

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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