Cycnoches jarae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jarae
ID:
934851
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & D.E.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 1: t. 40 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934189
Common Names
- Cycnoches jarae
- Jara's Cycnoches
- Jara's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnoches jarae (also called Jara'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 jarae 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 jarae 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 jarae 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 jarae
Cycnoches jarae can be found in the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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-52974: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.