Cryptostylis arfakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
934036
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 553 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933374
Common Names
- Cryptostylis arfakensis
- Arfakensis Cryptostylis
- Arfakensis Lizard Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptostylis arfakensis (also called Arfak Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Guinea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptostylis arfakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptostylis arfakensis is a white to pale yellow spathe with a yellow limb. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Cryptostylis arfakensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Cryptostylis arfakensis
Cryptostylis arfakensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in the Maluku Islands.
Species in the Cryptostylis genus
Cryptostylis acutata, Cryptostylis apiculata, Cryptostylis arachnites, Cryptostylis arfakensis, Cryptostylis carinata, Cryptostylis clemensii, Cryptostylis concava, Cryptostylis conspicua, Cryptostylis erecta, Cryptostylis filiformis, Cryptostylis gracilis, Cryptostylis hamadryas, Cryptostylis hunteriana, Cryptostylis javanica, Cryptostylis lancilabris, Cryptostylis leptochila, Cryptostylis ligulata, Cryptostylis maculata, Cryptostylis ovata, Cryptostylis sigmoidea, Cryptostylis sororia, Cryptostylis subulata, Cryptostylis taiwaniana, Cryptostylis arachnites,
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-52161: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.