Zootrophion ildephonsi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ildephonsi
ID:
1327148
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Ortiz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Orquideólogo Supl. 1: 37 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339602
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zootrophion ildephonsi (also called Ildefonso's zootrophion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, specifically the mountains of western Panama. It is found in tropical moist forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Zootrophion ildephonsi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zootrophion ildephonsi has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zootrophion ildephonsi is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Zootrophion ildephonsi
Zootrophion ildephonsi is native to Brazil and can be found in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Zootrophion ildephonsi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zootrophion ildephonsi?
Zootrophion ildephonsi
What type of plant is Zootrophion ildephonsi?
It is an epiphyte
Where does Zootrophion ildephonsi grow?
It is native to Ecuador
Species in the Zootrophion genus
Zootrophion atropurpureum, Zootrophion dayanum, Zootrophion dodsonii, Zootrophion endresianum, Zootrophion gracilentum, Zootrophion griffin, Zootrophion hirtzii, Zootrophion hypodiscus, Zootrophion leonii, Zootrophion oblongifolium, Zootrophion serpentinum, Zootrophion trivalve, Zootrophion vulturiceps, Zootrophion alvaroi, Zootrophion argus, Zootrophion williamsii, Zootrophion beloglottis, Zootrophion lappaceum, Zootrophion niveum, Zootrophion vasquezii, Zootrophion erlangense, Zootrophion aguirrei, Zootrophion ximenae, Zootrophion ildephonsi, Zootrophion machaqway, Zootrophion eburneum, Zootrophion disciformis, Zootrophion virginalis,
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
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139784-1: Based on the initial data import