Cryptostylis ovata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
934057
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 317 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933395
Common Names
- Cryptostylis ovata
- Cryptostylis Ovata
- Cryptostylis Ovata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptostylis ovata (also called the Oval-lipped Cryptostylis, among many other common names) is an orchid species found in Australia and New Zealand. It has a single, slender, leafless stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellow labellum with a dark brown to black blotch in the center. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptostylis ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptostylis ovata has small, yellow-green flowers with a long, curved labellum. The seed capsules are small, ovoid and contain small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptostylis ovata is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division or seeds.
Where to Find Cryptostylis ovata
Cryptostylis ovata is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Queensland.
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-52180: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.