Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fuscolutea
ID:
864054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 18: t. 1538 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863389

Common Names

  • Fuscolutea Cirrhaea
  • Cirrhaea fuscolutea

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Description

Cirrhaea fuscolutea (also called Brown-flowered Cirrhaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading growth habit with leathery, dark green leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Cirrhaea fuscolutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used to make paper, rope, and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirrhaea fuscolutea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirrhaea fuscolutea is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in early spring or autumn. Keep the soil moist and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Cirrhaea fuscolutea

Cirrhaea fuscolutea is native to the tropical regions of South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-40845: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.