Stichorkis calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1333021
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne & P.T.Ong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 16: 103 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345475
Common Names
- Stichorkis calcicola
- Calico Stichorkis
- Stichorkis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichorkis calcicola (also called limestone stichorkis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has yellow-green flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stichorkis calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stichorkis calcicola has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stichorkis calcicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Stichorkis calcicola
Stichorkis calcicola can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Stichorkis calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stichorkis calcicola?
Stichorkis calcicola
What is the family of Stichorkis calcicola?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Stichorkis calcicola?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Stichorkis genus
Stichorkis pandurata, Stichorkis mucronata, Stichorkis lobongensis, Stichorkis gibbosa, Stichorkis endertii, Stichorkis compressa, Stichorkis lingulata, Stichorkis asinacephala, Stichorkis benguetensis, Stichorkis cumingii, Stichorkis fragilis, Stichorkis leytensis, Stichorkis linearifolia, Stichorkis magnicallosa, Stichorkis prava, Stichorkis jiewhoei, Stichorkis calcicola, Stichorkis arcuata,
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
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Poh Teck Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Ong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154662-1: Based on the initial data import