Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bol. Agric. (São Paulo) 34: 627 (1933 publ. 1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863431
Common Names
- Cirrhaea longiracemosa
- Long-raceme Cirrhaea
- Long-cluster Cirrhaea
Description
Cirrhaea longiracemosa (also called Long-Racemed Cirrhaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to South America. It has long, pendulous racemes of white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in humid forests and is found in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cirrhaea longiracemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirrhaea longiracemosa is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret per spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirrhaea longiracemosa is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Cirrhaea longiracemosa
Cirrhaea longiracemosa is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Cirrhaea longiracemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirrhaea longiracemosa?
Cirrhaea longiracemosa
What is the common name of Cirrhaea longiracemosa?
Long Raceme Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cirrhaea longiracemosa?
Forests and grasslands
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,