Cycnoches brachydactylon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachydactylon
ID:
934831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 80 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934169
Common Names
- Cycnoches brachydactylon
- Short-fingered Cycnoches
- Short-fingered Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnoches brachydactylon (also called Short-fingered 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 brachydactylon 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 brachydactylon has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Cycnoches brachydactylon 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 brachydactylon
Cycnoches brachydactylon is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Cycnoches genus
Cycnoches aureum, Cycnoches barthiorum, Cycnoches bennettii, Cycnoches brachydactylon, Cycnoches carrii, Cycnoches chlorochilon, Cycnoches christensonii, Cycnoches cooperi, Cycnoches dianae, Cycnoches egertonianum, Cycnoches farnsworthianum, Cycnoches glanduliferum, Cycnoches guttulatum, Cycnoches haagii, Cycnoches herrenhusanum, Cycnoches jarae, Cycnoches lehmannii, Cycnoches loddigesii, Cycnoches lusiae, Cycnoches maculatum, Cycnoches manoelae, Cycnoches pachydactylon, Cycnoches pentadactylon, Cycnoches peruvianum, Cycnoches powellii, Cycnoches quatuorcristis, Cycnoches rossianum, Cycnoches schmidtianum, Cycnoches stenodactylon, Cycnoches suarezii, Cycnoches thurstoniorum, Cycnoches ventricosum, Cycnoches warszewiczii, Cycnoches glanduliferum,
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-52955: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.