Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minor
ID:
934384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 332 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933722



Common Names

  • Minor Cyanaeorchis
  • Wild Cyanaeorchis
  • Cyanaeorchis


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Description

Cyanaeorchis minor (also called Small Blue Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in lowland rainforest and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanaeorchis minor is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanaeorchis minor has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanaeorchis minor can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cyanaeorchis minor

Cyanaeorchis minor is native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Drakensberg Mountains.

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-52523: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.