Zygostates alleniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleniana
ID:
336469
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 55 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335801
Common Names
- Zygostates alleniana
- Allen's Zygostates
- Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid
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- Zygostates aquinoi Schltr. [unknown]
- Zygostates lindmanii Schltr. [unknown]
- Dipteranthus lindmanii Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Zygostates alleniana (also called Allen's Zygostates, 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
Zygostates alleniana 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 Zygostates alleniana is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygostates alleniana 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 Zygostates alleniana
Zygostates alleniana can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates alleniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates alleniana?
Zygostates alleniana
What is the common name of Zygostates alleniana?
Allen's Zygostates
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates alleniana?
It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Zygostates genus
Zygostates alleniana, Zygostates apiculata, Zygostates bradei, Zygostates cornigera, Zygostates cornuta, Zygostates dasyrhiza, Zygostates grandiflora, Zygostates kuhlmannii, Zygostates ligulata, Zygostates linearisepala, Zygostates lunata, Zygostates multiflora, Zygostates obliqua, Zygostates octavioreisii, Zygostates ovatipetala, Zygostates papillosa, Zygostates pellucida, Zygostates pustulata, Zygostates riefenstahliae, Zygostates densiflora, Zygostates morenoi, Zygostates aderaldoana, Zygostates chaparensis, Zygostates nectarifera,
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-216173: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.