Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gymnochiloides
ID:
935534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 581 (1936 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934872



Common Names

  • Naked Cynorkis
  • Naked Spider Orchid
  • Naked Cynorchis


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Description

Cynorkis gymnochiloides (also called Disperis gymnochiloides, 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 gymnochiloides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorkis gymnochiloides 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 gymnochiloides can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cynorkis gymnochiloides

Cynorkis gymnochiloides can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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-53622: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.