Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 339. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088654
Common Names
- Stenorrhynchos Argentinus
- Argentine Stenorrhynchos
- Argentinus Stenorrhynchos
Description
Stenorrhynchos argentinus (also called Argentine Stenorrhynchos, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Argentina. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenorrhynchos argentinus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenorrhynchos argentinus is yellow and star-shaped, with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenorrhynchos argentinus is an epiphytic orchid native to Argentina. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Stenorrhynchos argentinus
Stenorrhynchos argentinus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil and Argentina.
Species in the Stenorrhynchos 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,