Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
935627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 482 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934965



Common Names

  • Purple Cynorkis
  • Purple Spider Orchid
  • Purple Cynorchis


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Description

Cynorkis purpurea (also called Purple Cynorkis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial plant with small, glossy, dark green leaves and short spikes of small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis purpurea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorkis purpurea has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis purpurea is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of about 70-80°F (21-27°C). Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant, and it should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cynorkis purpurea

Cynorkis purpurea can be found in 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,

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