Zygostates ovatipetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatipetala
ID:
336493
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brade) Toscano
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 199 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335825
Common Names
- Zygostates ovatipetala
- Ovatipetala Zygostates
- Zygostates' Ovatipetala
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- Dipteranthus ovatipetalus Brade [unknown]
Description
Zygostates ovatipetala (also called Ovate-petalled 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 ovatipetala 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 ovatipetala 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 ovatipetala is an epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a pot or basket. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Zygostates ovatipetala
Zygostates ovatipetala can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates ovatipetala FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Zygostates ovatipetala?
Zygostates ovatipetala prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal light level for Zygostates ovatipetala?
Zygostates ovatipetala prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity level for Zygostates ovatipetala?
Zygostates ovatipetala prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.
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-216195: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.