Zootrophion niveum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niveum
ID:
802230
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 224 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801564
Common Names
- Zootrophion niveum
- Niveum Zootrophion
- Zootrophion Niveum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zootrophion niveum (also called Niveum Zootrophion, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are light green and glossy, and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in areas of high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Zootrophion niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zootrophion niveum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zootrophion niveum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Zootrophion niveum
Zootrophion niveum is native to the Andes region of South America.
Zootrophion niveum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zootrophion niveum?
Zootrophion niveum
What is the common name of Zootrophion niveum?
Snowy Frog Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Zootrophion niveum?
Tropical rainforests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-339953: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.