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
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.
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 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,