Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 564 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335828
Common Names
- Zygostates pellucida
- Pellucida Zygostates
- Zygostates' Pellucida
Synonyms
- Ornithocephalus pseudobulbiferus Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Dipteranthus pellucidus Cogn. [unknown]
- Dipteranthus pseudobulbiferus Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
Description
Zygostates pellucida (also called Transparent 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 pellucida 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 pellucida 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygostates pellucida 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 pellucida
Zygostates pellucida can be found in Brazil.
Zygostates pellucida FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Zygostates pellucida?
Zygostates pellucida prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal light level for Zygostates pellucida?
Zygostates pellucida prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity level for Zygostates pellucida?
Zygostates pellucida 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,