Stichorkis compressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
923206
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 531 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922541
Common Names
- Stichorkis compressa
- Compressa Stichorkis
- Compressa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichorkis compressa (also called Compressed Stichorkis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stichorkis compressa is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make wreaths and decorations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stichorkis compressa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stichorkis compressa is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Stichorkis compressa
Stichorkis compressa can be found in Madagascar.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468134: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.