Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
barthiorum
ID:
934829

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.F.Carr & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 68: 600 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934167



Common Names

  • Cycnoches barthiorum
  • Barth's Cycnoches
  • Barth's Orchid


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Description

Cycnoches barthiorum (also called Barth's cycnoches, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests, often near water sources.

Uses & Benefits

Cycnoches barthiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycnoches barthiorum has white flowers with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple, arrow-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycnoches barthiorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cycnoches barthiorum

Cycnoches barthiorum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-52953: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
George Francis Carr Jr. (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Carr' in the authors string.