Cryptostylis taiwaniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwaniana
ID:
934064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 23: 208 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933402
Common Names
- Cryptostylis taiwaniana
- Cryptostylis Taiwaniana
- Cryptostylis Taiwaniana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptostylis taiwaniana (also called the Taiwanese Cryptostylis, among many other common names) is an orchid species found in Taiwan. 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 taiwaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptostylis taiwaniana 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 taiwaniana is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown from seeds or division. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from division taken in spring or summer. The divisions should be taken from the clumps of the plant and should be planted in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Cryptostylis taiwaniana
Cryptostylis taiwaniana is native to Taiwan and can be found in the mountains.
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-52187: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.