Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flabelliformis
ID:
902525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) R.E.Schult. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 324 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901860



Common Names

  • Fan-shaped Cochleanthes
  • Fan-shaped Fringe-cup
  • Fan-shaped Fringe Cup


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Description

Cochleanthes flabelliformis (also called Fan-leaved Cochleanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, fan-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cochleanthes flabelliformis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and is also used to create erosion control on slopes and hillsides.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochleanthes flabelliformis has a small, yellowish-green flower with a long, thin awn. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, thin awn.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochleanthes flabelliformis is a perennial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing fern that forms dense tufts of foliage. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or spore. It can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a groundcover.

Where to Find Cochleanthes flabelliformis

Cochleanthes flabelliformis can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44484: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.