Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stapfii
ID:
927280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koord.) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1026 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926615



Common Names

  • Itoa Stapfii
  • Stapfii Itoa
  • Stapf's Itoa


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Description

Itoa stapfii (also called Stapf's Itoa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in wet forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has an upright stem with two to four leaves, and a single, yellow-green flower with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Itoa stapfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Itoa stapfii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Itoa stapfii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix, in partial to full shade, and with regular watering. Propagation is done by division of mature plants or by seed.

Where to Find Itoa stapfii

Itoa stapfii is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests.

Species in the Itoa genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365654-1: Based on the initial data import