Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
modestus
ID:
923208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Truter & Joliffe

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchids S. Africa 42: 12 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922543



Common Names

  • Stenoglottis modestus
  • Modestus Stenoglottis
  • Modestus


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Description

Stenoglottis modestus (also called 'Modest Stenoglottis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen orchid native to Madagascar. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Stenoglottis modestus is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make wreaths and decorations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenoglottis modestus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenoglottis modestus is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Africa. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Stenoglottis modestus

Stenoglottis modestus can be found in South Africa.

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-468136: Based on the initial data import
J.T. Truter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Truter' in the authors string.
K.G. Joliffe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joliffe' in the authors string.