Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 165 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863487
Common Names
- Seidel's Cirrhaea
- Seidel's Leafless Orchid
- Cirrhaea seidelii
Description
Cirrhaea seidelii (also called Seidel's Cirrhaea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western South America, from Colombia to Peru. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 0 to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cirrhaea seidelii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirrhaea seidelii 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 seidelii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Plant seeds in a well-prepared seed bed in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller pieces, making sure each piece has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a prepared bed and water well.
Where to Find Cirrhaea seidelii
Cirrhaea seidelii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Cirrhaea seidelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirrhaea seidelii?
Cirrhaea seidelii
What is the natural habitat of Cirrhaea seidelii?
Cirrhaea seidelii is found in moist to wet meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
What is the flowering season of Cirrhaea seidelii?
Cirrhaea seidelii flowers from May to October.
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,