Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dasyrhiza
ID:
336478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 449 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335810

Common Names

  • Zygostates dasyrhiza
  • Dasyrhiza Zygostates
  • Zygostates' Dasyrhiza

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Synonyms

  • Ornithocephalus dasyrhizus Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Zygostates paranaensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Zygostates dasyrhiza (also called Dasyrhiza 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 dasyrhiza 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 dasyrhiza is a yellow, five-petaled star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygostates dasyrhiza 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 dasyrhiza

Zygostates dasyrhiza can be found in Brazil.

Zygostates dasyrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygostates dasyrhiza?

Zygostates dasyrhiza

What is the common name of Zygostates dasyrhiza?

Dasy-rhiza Zygostates

What is the natural habitat of Zygostates dasyrhiza?

It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.

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,

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