Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 6: 22 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244162
Common Names
- Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi
- St. Joseph's Stenorrhynchos
- St. Joseph's Bird's-nest Fern
Description
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi (also called 'St. Joseph's Beak', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with short stems and thick, oval leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It prefers humid, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi?
Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi
What is the common name of Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi?
St. Joseph's fern
What is the natural habitat of Stenorrhynchos sancti-josephi?
It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes
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,