Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Hallé) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 83(3): 46. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425251
Common Names
- Stigmatodactylus veillonis
- Veillon's Beakrush
- Veillon's Beaked Sedge
Description
Stigmatodactylus veillonis (also called Veillon's Stigmatodactylus, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with long, narrow leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas, and is often found in the Amazon rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmatodactylus veillonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stigmatodactylus veillonis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stigmatodactylus veillonis 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 veillonis
Stigmatodactylus veillonis is native to South America and is found in the tropical rainforests of the region.
Stigmatodactylus veillonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmatodactylus veillonis?
Stigmatodactylus veillonis
What is the common name of Stigmatodactylus veillonis?
Veillonis
Where does Stigmatodactylus veillonis grow?
It is native to Madagascar
Species in the Stigmatodactylus genus
Stigmatodactylus celebicus,
Stigmatodactylus croftianus,
Stigmatodactylus gibbsiae,
Stigmatodactylus javanicus,
Stigmatodactylus paradoxus,
Stigmatodactylus serratus,
Stigmatodactylus sikokianus,
Stigmatodactylus variegatus,
Stigmatodactylus vulcanicus,
Stigmatodactylus lamrii,
Stigmatodactylus dalagangpalawanicum,
Stigmatodactylus aquamarinus,
Stigmatodactylus richardianus,
Stigmatodactylus bracteatus,
Stigmatodactylus confusus,
Stigmatodactylus corniculatus,
Stigmatodactylus cymbalariifolius,
Stigmatodactylus elegans,
Stigmatodactylus halleanus,
Stigmatodactylus heptadactylus,
Stigmatodactylus macroglossus,
Stigmatodactylus oxyglossus,
Stigmatodactylus aegeridantennatus,
Stigmatodactylus grandiflorus,
Stigmatodactylus veillonis,
Stigmatodactylus tenuilabris,
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,