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Sigmatostalix graminea is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Sigmatostalix.
Description[]
Plants bloom from spring to fall with a single 5mm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the montane forest of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia at elevations of 550 to 1600 meters
Culture[]
Grow plants in cool to warm temperatures in partial shade to bright light. Water plant when mix drys. During the winter give plants a slight dryout between waterings. Water approximately once a week. Pot with medium fir bark. Plants are best mounted on coark or branches
Naming[]
Common name: The Grass-Like Sigmatostalix
Synonyms[]
- Oncidium gramineum [Poepp. & Endl.] Chase & NH Wms 2008
- Petalocentrum angustifolium Schltr. 1918
- Petalocentrum bicornutum (Rolfe) Schltr. 1921
- Petalocentrum pusillum (Schltr.) Schltr. 1918
- Sigmatostalix aurosanguinea Rchb. f. 1876
- Sigmatostalix bicornuta Rolfe 1913
- Sigmatostalix peruviana Rolfe 1910
- Sigmatostalix pusilla Schltr. 1912
- *Specklinia graminea Poepp. & Endl. 1836