Zygostates lunata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunata
ID:
336488
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1927 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335820
Common Names
- Zygostates lunata
- Lunata Zygostates
- Zygostates' Lunata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ornithocephalus navicularis Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Dactylostylis fimbrata Scheidw. [unknown]
- Epidendrum trilabiatum Vell. [rejected]
Description
Zygostates lunata (also called Moon Zygostates, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Zygostates lunata 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 lunata is a white, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygostates lunata is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab or tree fern. It prefers medium to bright light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Zygostates lunata
Zygostates lunata can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates lunata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates lunata?
Zygostates lunata
What is the common name of Zygostates lunata?
Lunate Zygostates
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates lunata?
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-216190: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.