Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 295 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316770
Common Names
- Steveniella satyrioides
- Satyrioides Steveniella
- Steveniella Satyrioides
Synonyms
- Orchis prosteveniella P.Delforge [unknown]
- Orchis satyrioides Steven [illegitimate]
- Steveniella caucasica Garay [illegitimate]
- Steveniella satyrioides longibracteata (Wankow) Soó [unknown]
- Orchis satyrioides longibracteata Wankow [unknown]
- Steveniella satyrioides iranica Kreutz [unknown]
- Himantoglossum satyrioides Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Steveniella satyrioides (also called 'Satyr-like Steveniella', among many other common names) is a small herb up to 30 cm tall, native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Steveniella satyrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steveniella satyrioides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steveniella satyrioides is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Steveniella satyrioides
Steveniella satyrioides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Steveniella satyrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steveniella satyrioides?
Steveniella satyrioides
What are the common names of Steveniella satyrioides?
Satyr's False Palm
Where is Steveniella satyrioides native to?
Brazil
Species in the Steveniella 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,