Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 373 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384798
Common Names
- Mountain-Lover
- Mountain Lover
- Mountain-Loving Grass
Synonyms
- Spiranthes cyclochila Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Brachystele cycloglossa Schltr. [unknown]
- Brachystele spiranthoides Schltr. ex Mansf. [unknown]
Description
Brachystele cyclochila (also called Cyclochila Brachystele, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele cyclochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele cyclochila has white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachystele cyclochila is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.
Where to Find Brachystele cyclochila
Brachystele cyclochila is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Brachystele cyclochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele cyclochila?
Brachystele cyclochila
What is the common name of Brachystele cyclochila?
Cyclochila brachystele
What is the natural habitat of Brachystele cyclochila?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae,
Brachystele bicrinita,
Brachystele bracteosa,
Brachystele burkartii,
Brachystele camporum,
Brachystele chlorops,
Brachystele cyclochila,
Brachystele delicatula,
Brachystele dilatata,
Brachystele guayanensis,
Brachystele luzmariana,
Brachystele maasii,
Brachystele oxyanthos,
Brachystele pappulosa,
Brachystele scabrilingua,
Brachystele subfiliformis,
Brachystele unilateralis,
Brachystele waldemarii,
Brachystele widgrenii,
Brachystele tamayoana,
Brachystele icmadophila,
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,