Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
symoensii
ID:
935661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geerinck & Tournay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 47: 484 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934999



Common Names

  • Cynorkis Symoensii
  • Toad Orchid
  • Symoensii Orchid


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Description

Cynorkis symoensii (also called Symoensii Cynorkis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has a single, erect, slender, leafless stem that is 10-30 cm tall and bears a single, terminal, star-shaped flower.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis symoensii has been 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

The flower of Cynorkis symoensii is white or pinkish-white, with a short spur and a yellow lip. The seed is a small, round capsule, containing many small seeds. The seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves that are pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis symoensii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with soil. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cynorkis symoensii

Cynorkis symoensii 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-53742: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Joseph Lucien Geerinck (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geerinck' in the authors string.
Roland Louis Jules Alfred Tournay (1925-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tournay' in the authors string.