Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glossodioides
ID:
367794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 233 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367126



Common Names

  • Cyanthera glossodioides
  • Glossy Cyanthera
  • Glossy Cyanthera Grass


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Description

Cyanthera glossodioides (also called 'Glossy Cyanthera', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanthera glossodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicines to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyanthera glossodioides are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanthera glossodioides is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cyanthera glossodioides

Cyanthera glossodioides can be found in East Africa.

Cyanthera glossodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanthera glossodioides?

Cyanthera glossodioides

What is the common name of Cyanthera glossodioides?

Glossy Cyanthera

What is the natural habitat of Cyanthera glossodioides?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

Species in the Cyanthera genus

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-235451: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.