Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
manoelae
ID:
934858

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 5(1): 25 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934196



Common Names

  • Cycnoches manoelae
  • Manoel's Cycnoches
  • Manoel's Orchid


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Description

Cycnoches manoelae (also called Manoel'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 manoelae 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

Cycnoches manoelae has a flower with a yellowish-green sepals and petals, and a dark purple lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycnoches manoelae is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. It needs to be kept moist, but not soggy, and should be fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cycnoches manoelae

Cycnoches manoelae 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-52980: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.