Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro ix. 10 (1949).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863443
Common Names
- Cirrhaea nasuta
- Nasal Cirrhaea
- Nose-like Cirrhaea
Description
Cirrhaea nasuta (also called Long-Nosed 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 nasuta is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirrhaea nasuta 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 nasuta is a fast-growing, clumping orchid that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Cirrhaea nasuta
Cirrhaea nasuta is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Cirrhaea nasuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirrhaea nasuta?
Cirrhaea nasuta
What is the common name of Cirrhaea nasuta?
Nasute Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cirrhaea nasuta?
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,