Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luteoalbus
ID:
934644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 390 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933982



Common Names

  • Cyclopogon luteoalbus
  • Luteoalbus Cyclopogon
  • Luteoalbus Grass Orchid


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Description

Cyclopogon luteoalbus (also called Yellow-White Stenochilus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclopogon luteoalbus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclopogon luteoalbus is white and has 6 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon luteoalbus is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and rooted in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Cyclopogon luteoalbus

Cyclopogon luteoalbus can be found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

Species in the Cyclopogon genus

Cyclopogon gardneri, Cyclopogon torusus, Cyclopogon secundus, Cyclopogon cotylolabium, Cyclopogon fuscofloralis, Cyclopogon organensis, Cyclopogon adhaesus, Cyclopogon alexandrae, Cyclopogon apricus, Cyclopogon argyrifolius, Cyclopogon argyrotaenius, Cyclopogon bangii, Cyclopogon bicolor, Cyclopogon bidentatus, Cyclopogon calophyllus, Cyclopogon casanaensis, Cyclopogon cearensis, Cyclopogon chloroleucus, Cyclopogon comosus, Cyclopogon condoranus, Cyclopogon congestus, Cyclopogon cranichoides, Cyclopogon deminkiorum, Cyclopogon dressleri, Cyclopogon dusenii, Cyclopogon dutrae, Cyclopogon elatus, Cyclopogon eldorado, Cyclopogon elegans, Cyclopogon ellipticus, Cyclopogon epiphyticus, Cyclopogon estradae, Cyclopogon eugenii, Cyclopogon glabrescens, Cyclopogon goodyeroides, Cyclopogon gracilis, Cyclopogon graciliscapus, Cyclopogon hatschbachii, Cyclopogon hennisianus, Cyclopogon hirtzii, Cyclopogon iguapensis, Cyclopogon inaequilaterus, Cyclopogon itatiaiensis, Cyclopogon laxiflorus, Cyclopogon lindleyanus, Cyclopogon longibracteatus, Cyclopogon luerorum, Cyclopogon luteoalbus, Cyclopogon macer, Cyclopogon maldonadoanus,

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-52778: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.