Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elegans
ID:
1412775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 83(3): 46. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425240



Common Names

  • Stigmatodactylus elegans
  • Elegant Beakrush
  • Elegant Beaked Sedge


Searching for Stigmatodactylus elegans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Stigmatodactylus elegans (also called Elegant Stigmatodactylus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmatodactylus elegans is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stigmatodactylus elegans has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

Searching for Stigmatodactylus elegans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmatodactylus elegans is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stigmatodactylus elegans

Stigmatodactylus elegans can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Stigmatodactylus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stigmatodactylus elegans?

Stigmatodactylus elegans

What is the common name of Stigmatodactylus elegans?

Elegans

Where does Stigmatodactylus elegans grow?

It is native to Madagascar

Species in the Stigmatodactylus 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,

References

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.