Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
riocontensis
ID:
800436

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.C.Smidt & Toscano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 569 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799770



Common Names

  • Riocontensis Sarcoglottis
  • Rioconten Sarcoglottis
  • Sarcoglottis riocontensis


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Description

Sarcoglottis riocontensis (also called 'Rio Contensis Sarcoglottis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It has a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcoglottis riocontensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcoglottis riocontensis is a small, white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcoglottis riocontensis is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sarcoglottis riocontensis

Sarcoglottis riocontensis is native to Brazil.

Sarcoglottis riocontensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcoglottis riocontensis?

Sarcoglottis riocontensis

What is the family of Sarcoglottis riocontensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Sarcoglottis riocontensis?

Rio Conto Sarcoglottis

Species in the Sarcoglottis genus

Sarcoglottis acaulis, Sarcoglottis acutata, Sarcoglottis alexandri, Sarcoglottis amazonica, Sarcoglottis assurgens, Sarcoglottis biflora, Sarcoglottis cerina, Sarcoglottis curvisepala, Sarcoglottis degranvillei, Sarcoglottis depinctrix, Sarcoglottis fasciculata, Sarcoglottis glaucescens, Sarcoglottis gonzalezii, Sarcoglottis grandiflora, Sarcoglottis heringeri, Sarcoglottis herzogii, Sarcoglottis homalogastra, Sarcoglottis itararensis, Sarcoglottis juergensii, Sarcoglottis lehmannii, Sarcoglottis lobata, Sarcoglottis maasorum, Sarcoglottis magdalenensis, Sarcoglottis metallica, Sarcoglottis micrantha, Sarcoglottis neglecta, Sarcoglottis pauciflora, Sarcoglottis rosulata, Sarcoglottis sceptrodes, Sarcoglottis schaffneri, Sarcoglottis schwackei, Sarcoglottis smithii, Sarcoglottis stergiosii, Sarcoglottis tirolensis, Sarcoglottis trichogyna, Sarcoglottis uliginosa, Sarcoglottis umbrosa, Sarcoglottis ventricosa, Sarcoglottis veyretiae, Sarcoglottis villosa, Sarcoglottis viscosa, Sarcoglottis woodsonii, Sarcoglottis portillae, Sarcoglottis scintillans, Sarcoglottis turkeliae, Sarcoglottis riocontensis, Sarcoglottis pseudovillosa, Sarcoglottis maroaensis, Sarcoglottis magdalensis, Sarcoglottis catharinensis,

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-338238: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.
Eric de Camargo Smidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Smidt' in the authors string.