Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Barbier & Mathez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Candollea 28: 306 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397293
Common Names
- Pardoglossum cheirifolium
- Cheirifolium Pardoglossum
- Pardoglossum
Synonyms
- Cynoglossum argenteum Lam. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum cheirifolium L. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum cheirifolium heterocarpum Kunze [unknown]
- Cynoglossum clavatum Viv. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum decipiens Lojac. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum lineatum Risso ex Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [unknown]
Description
Pardoglossum cheirifolium (also called 'Leafy-stemmed Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a thin stem and leathery leaves, and grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pardoglossum cheirifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pardoglossum cheirifolium sub. heterocarpum (Kunze) Mathez
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pardoglossum cheirifolium has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pardoglossum cheirifolium is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Pardoglossum cheirifolium
Pardoglossum cheirifolium is native to Central and South America.
Pardoglossum cheirifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pardoglossum cheirifolium?
Pardoglossum cheirifolium
What is the family of Pardoglossum cheirifolium?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pardoglossum cheirifolium found?
Madagascar
Species in the Pardoglossum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,
References
Joël Mathez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathez' in the authors string.