Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
toei
ID:
1411585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.St.John) Callm. & Buerki

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67(2): 340. 2012 [Dec 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424050



Common Names

  • Benstonea Toei
  • Toei's Orchid
  • Benstonea Orchid


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Description

Benstonea toei (also called 'Toei's Benstonea', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants, and is characterized by its long, thin stems and white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea toei is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea toei has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea toei is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Benstonea toei

Benstonea toei is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Benstonea toei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Benstonea toei?

Benstonea toei is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the typical size of Benstonea toei?

Benstonea toei typically grows to be about 4-6 inches in height.

What is the best temperature for Benstonea toei?

Benstonea toei prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.