Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rossianum
ID:
934867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 9: 456 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934205



Common Names

  • Cycnoches Rossianum
  • Rossianum Orchid
  • Cockleshell Orchid


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Description

Cycnoches rossianum (also called Ross' 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 rossianum 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 rossianum has a flower with white sepals and petals, and a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycnoches rossianum 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 rossianum

Cycnoches rossianum 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,

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