Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
herrenhusanum
ID:
934850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jenny & G.A.Romero

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 42(2): 71 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934188



Common Names

  • Cycnoches herrenhusanum
  • Herrenhausen's Cycnoches
  • Herrenhausen's Orchid


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Description

Cycnoches herrenhusanum (also called Herrenhausen's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its large, fragrant flowers, which are white or yellow with purple spots. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Cycnoches herrenhusanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycnoches herrenhusanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycnoches herrenhusanum 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 herrenhusanum

Cycnoches herrenhusanum can be found in the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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-52973: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.