Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 14 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808403
Common Names
- Cynorkis cadetii
- Cadet's Cynorkis
- Cynorkis
Description
Cynorkis cadetii (also called 'Cadet's Cynorkis', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cynorkis cadetii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynorkis cadetii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The fruits are ovoid and covered with short, soft hairs. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynorkis cadetii is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a warm-growing epiphyte that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. Propagation is done through division or by seed.
Where to Find Cynorkis cadetii
Cynorkis cadetii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Cynorkis cadetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynorkis cadetii?
Cynorkis cadetii
What is the natural habitat of Cynorkis cadetii?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
What is the flower color of Cynorkis cadetii?
White
Species in the Cynorkis genus
Cynorkis comorensis,
Cynorkis subtilis,
Cynorkis cadetii,
Cynorkis lindleyana,
Cynorkis mirabile,
Cynorkis alborubra,
Cynorkis ambondrombensis,
Cynorkis ampullacea,
Cynorkis ampullifera,
Cynorkis anacamptoides,
Cynorkis andohahelensis,
Cynorkis andringitrana,
Cynorkis angustipetala,
Cynorkis anisoloba,
Cynorkis aphylla,
Cynorkis arnottioides,
Cynorkis aurantiaca,
Cynorkis bardotiana,
Cynorkis baronii,
Cynorkis bathiei,
Cynorkis betsileensis,
Cynorkis bimaculata,
Cynorkis boinana,
Cynorkis boryana,
Cynorkis brachycentra,
Cynorkis brachyceras,
Cynorkis brachystachya,
Cynorkis brevicalcar,
Cynorkis brevicornu,
Cynorkis breviplectra,
Cynorkis buchananii,
Cynorkis buchwaldiana,
Cynorkis calanthoides,
Cynorkis calcaripotens,
Cynorkis cardiophylla,
Cynorkis catatii,
Cynorkis clarae,
Cynorkis clavata,
Cynorkis coccinelloides,
Cynorkis commersoniana,
Cynorkis commersonii,
Cynorkis compacta,
Cynorkis confusa,
Cynorkis constellata,
Cynorkis cordemoyi,
Cynorkis crispa,
Cynorkis cuneilabia,
Cynorkis cylindrostachys,
Cynorkis debilis,
Cynorkis decaryana,
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,