Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
935514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 356 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934852



Common Names

  • Cynorkis formosa
  • Beautiful Cynorkis
  • Beautiful Cynorkis


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Description

Cynorkis formosa (also called Disperis formosa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. The flowers are white or pale yellow, with a lip that is yellow or brownish yellow. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis formosa is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antispasmodic, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorkis formosa has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis formosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in full sun, but it should be protected from the hottest midday sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cynorkis formosa

Cynorkis formosa can be found in Madagascar and Mauritius

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-53604: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.