Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay & G.A.Romero
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4(2): 487 (1999).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335797
Common Names
- Zygosepalum revolutum
- Reversed Zygosepalum
- Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid
Description
Zygosepalum revolutum (also called Revolute Zygosepalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It prefers wet, shady habitats and is often found in rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zygosepalum revolutum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygosepalum revolutum 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
Zygosepalum revolutum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. 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 Zygosepalum revolutum
Zygosepalum revolutum can be found in Brazil.
Zygosepalum revolutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygosepalum revolutum?
Zygosepalum revolutum
What is the common name of Zygosepalum revolutum?
Revolute Zygosepalum
What is the natural habitat of Zygosepalum revolutum?
It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Zygosepalum 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,