Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 237. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899539
Common Names
- Coccineorchis cernua
- Cernua Orchid
- Cocco Orchid
Description
Coccineorchis cernua (also called Nodding Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from disturbed areas to grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coccineorchis cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccineorchis cernua is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccineorchis cernua is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown from seed or from division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Coccineorchis cernua
Coccineorchis cernua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
Species in the Coccineorchis 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,