Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
tumescens
ID:
764365

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Erikss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 9: 44 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763698



Common Names

  • Chorigyne tumescens
  • Tumescent Chorigyne
  • Tumescent Orchid


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Description

Chorigyne tumescens (also called Tumescent Chorigyne, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin, green leaves with white stripes and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chorigyne tumescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chorigyne tumescens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorigyne tumescens can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.

Where to Find Chorigyne tumescens

Chorigyne tumescens can be found in tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Chorigyne tumescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorigyne tumescens?

Chorigyne tumescens

What is the common name of Chorigyne tumescens?

Tumescent Chorigyne

Where does Chorigyne tumescens grow?

Chorigyne tumescens is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302633: Based on the initial data import
Roger Eriksson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Erikss.' in the authors string.