Cyrtorchis glaucifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
936818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 193 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936156
Common Names
- Cyrtorchis Glaucifolia
- Glaucifolia Orchid
- Blue-Leaved Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtorchis glaucifolia (also called Glaucous-Leaved Cyrtorchis, among many other common names) is a small-sized orchid species with a single, short inflorescence. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtorchis glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtorchis glaucifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtorchis glaucifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cyrtorchis glaucifolia
Cyrtorchis glaucifolia can be found in Angola and Zambia.
Species in the Cyrtorchis genus
Cyrtorchis guillaumetii, Cyrtorchis arcuata, Cyrtorchis aschersonii, Cyrtorchis brownii, Cyrtorchis chailluana, Cyrtorchis crassifolia, Cyrtorchis erythraeae, Cyrtorchis glaucifolia, Cyrtorchis hamata, Cyrtorchis henriquesiana, Cyrtorchis injoloensis, Cyrtorchis letouzeyi, Cyrtorchis monteirae, Cyrtorchis neglecta, Cyrtorchis praetermissa, Cyrtorchis ringens, Cyrtorchis seretii, Cyrtorchis submontana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54827: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.