Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sikokianus
ID:
317480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Japan 1: t. 43 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316812



Common Names

  • Stigmatodactylus sikokianus
  • Sikokianus Stigmatodactylus
  • Sikokianus Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Pantlingia sikokiana (Maxim. ex Makino) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus (also called Japanese Stigmatodactylus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Japan, and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with white petals and a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus is yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus 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 Stigmatodactylus sikokianus

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus?

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus

What is the common name of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus?

Sikokianus

What is the habitat of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus?

Stigmatodactylus sikokianus is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197763: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.