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Rhynchostele stellata is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Rhynchostele.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with up to three 5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing on trees in the cloud forest of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Venezuela at elevations of 1700 to 3000 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermediate conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark. Reduce watering during the winter.
Naming[]
Common name: The Star-Like Rhynchostele
Synonyms[]
- Cymbiglossum stellatum (Lindl.) Halb 1983
- Lemboglossum stellatum [Lindley] Halb. 1984
- Odontoglossum erosum A. Rich. & Gal. 1845
- *Odontoglossum stellatum Lindl. 1841
- Oncidium erosum Beer 1854