Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frigidum
ID:
935772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 285 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935110



Common Names

  • Cypholoron Frigidum
  • Frigidum Cypholoron
  • Cypholoron Orchid


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Description

Cypholoron frigidum (also called the 'Frigid Cypholoron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to New Caledonia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid forests, often in the understory of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Cypholoron frigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant in areas with strong winds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cypholoron frigidum are white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypholoron frigidum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cypholoron frigidum

Cypholoron frigidum is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Cypholoron genus

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-53853: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.