Cryptostylis sigmoidea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sigmoidea
ID:
934060
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 553 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933398
Common Names
- Cryptostylis sigmoidea
- Cryptostylis Sigmoidea
- Cryptostylis Sigmoidea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptostylis sigmoidea (also called the S-shaped 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 sigmoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptostylis sigmoidea 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 sigmoidea 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 sigmoidea
Cryptostylis sigmoidea 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-52183: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.