Cycnoches egertonianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egertonianum
ID:
934842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bateman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Orchid. Mexico Guatemala : t. 40 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934180
Common Names
- Cycnoches egertonianum
- Egerton's Cycnoches
- Egerton's Orchid
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Cycnoches egertonianum (also called Egerton'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 egertonianum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cycnoches egertonianum var. egertonianumCycnoches edgertonianum var. viride Lindl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycnoches egertonianum is a yellowish-green color and has a long, slender shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnoches egertonianum 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 egertonianum
Cycnoches egertonianum can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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-52966: Based on the initial data import
James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.