Stichorkis mucronata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
923194
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 532 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922529
Common Names
- Stichorkis mucronata
- Mucronate Stichorkis
- Mucronata Stichorkis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichorkis mucronata (also called Mucronate 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 mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stichorkis mucronata is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Stichorkis mucronata can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Stichorkis mucronata
Stichorkis mucronata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-468116: 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.