Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
praetermissa
ID:
936829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 279 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936167

Common Names

  • Cyrtorchis Praetermissa
  • Praetermissa Orchid
  • Missed Orchid

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Description

Cyrtorchis praetermissa (also called Overlooked 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 praetermissa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyrtorchis praetermissa sub. praetermissa
Cyrtorchis praetermissa sub. zuluensis (E.R.Harrison) H.P.Linder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtorchis praetermissa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtorchis praetermissa is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C.

Where to Find Cyrtorchis praetermissa

Cyrtorchis praetermissa can be found in Angola and Zambia.

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,

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