Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sussana
ID:
912618

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Vázquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Folia Bot. Extremadur. 3: 119 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911953



Common Names

  • Cephalorchis sussana
  • Sussana cephalorchis
  • Sussana cephalorchis


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Description

Cephalorchis sussana (also called Sussana's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central America. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalorchis sussana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalorchis sussana has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and round with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalorchis sussana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cephalorchis sussana

Cephalorchis sussana can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Cephalorchis genus

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,

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