Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orquidário 14(2): 36 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335764
Common Names
- Zygopetalum sincoranum
- Sincoran Zygopetalum
- Sincoran Zygopetalum Plant
Description
Zygopetalum sincoranum (also called Sincoran Zygopetalum, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid species with a slender, upright stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it typically grows in humid, shady areas, such as under the canopy of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Zygopetalum sincoranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens and as an edging plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygopetalum sincoranum is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygopetalum sincoranum is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil and Argentina. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as sphagnum moss or bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Zygopetalum sincoranum
Zygopetalum sincoranum can be found in Brazil.
Zygopetalum sincoranum FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Zygopetalum sincoranum?
Zygopetalum sincoranum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal light level for Zygopetalum sincoranum?
Zygopetalum sincoranum prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity level for Zygopetalum sincoranum?
Zygopetalum sincoranum prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.
Species in the Zygopetalum genus
Zygopetalum brachypetalum,
Zygopetalum crinitum,
Zygopetalum ghillanyi,
Zygopetalum graminifolium,
Zygopetalum maculatum,
Zygopetalum maxillare,
Zygopetalum microphytum,
Zygopetalum mosenianum,
Zygopetalum pabstii,
Zygopetalum reginae,
Zygopetalum sellowii,
Zygopetalum silvanum,
Zygopetalum sincoranum,
Zygopetalum triste,
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,