Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cheirifolium
ID:
397961

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412631: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joël Mathez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathez' in the authors string.
Maurice Barbier (1866-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barbier' in the authors string.