Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
francoi
ID:
922417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 12(2): 56 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921752



Common Names

  • Stenotyla francoi
  • Francoi Stenotyla
  • Francoi Stenotyla Moss


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Description

Stenotyla francoi (also called 'Franco's Stenotyla', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotyla francoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenotyla francoi has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotyla francoi is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Stenotyla francoi

Stenotyla francoi is native to Costa Rica.

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-467359: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.