Status:
valid
Authors:
(Senghas) Toscano
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 497 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333396
Common Names
- Zygostates nectarifera
- Nectarifera Zygostates
- Nectarifera Zygostates
Uses & Benefits
Zygostates nectarifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygostates nectarifera is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygostates nectarifera is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Zygostates nectarifera
Zygostates nectarifera can be found in tropical areas of Asia, from India to the Philippines.
Zygostates nectarifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygostates nectarifera?
Zygostates nectarifera
What is the common name of Zygostates nectarifera?
Zygostates Nectarifera
What is the natural habitat of Zygostates nectarifera?
Tropical rainforests
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,