Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcigera
ID:
934937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 40: 192 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934275



Common Names

  • Cymbidiella falcigera
  • Falciger Cymbidiella
  • Cymbidiella Plant


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Description

Cymbidiella falcigera (also called Sickle-Shaped Cymbidiella, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidiella falcigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbidiella falcigera is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidiella falcigera is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Propagation is best done through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cymbidiella falcigera

Cymbidiella falcigera can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

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-53061: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.