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
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.
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 Cirrhaea 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,