Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caquetanum
ID:
1327144

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz, L.E.Álvarez & A.J.Carrillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orquideólogo Supl. 1: 11 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339598



Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum caquetanum
  • Caquetanum's Cyrtochilum
  • Cyrtochilum Caquetanum


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Description

Cyrtochilum caquetanum (also called Caqueta cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, specifically the mountains of western Panama. It is found in tropical moist forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum caquetanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum caquetanum is yellow with a white lip and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum caquetanum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum caquetanum

Cyrtochilum caquetanum is native to Colombia and can be found in the department of Caqueta.

Cyrtochilum caquetanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum caquetanum?

Cyrtochilum caquetanum

What type of plant is Cyrtochilum caquetanum?

It is an epiphyte

Where does Cyrtochilum caquetanum grow?

It is native to Ecuador

Species in the Cyrtochilum genus

Cyrtochilum ionodon, Cyrtochilum monacranthum, Cyrtochilum stenochilum, Cyrtochilum tumiferum, Cyrtochilum gracielae, Cyrtochilum misasianum, Cyrtochilum sharoniae, Cyrtochilum decolorans, Cyrtochilum sanderianum, Cyrtochilum vierlingii, Cyrtochilum parvibrachium, Cyrtochilum fredericae, Cyrtochilum hirtzii, Cyrtochilum midas, Cyrtochilum sphinx, Cyrtochilum tanii, Cyrtochilum verrucosum, Cyrtochilum loesenerianum, Cyrtochilum colobium, Cyrtochilum flavostellulare, Cyrtochilum ferrugineum, Cyrtochilum aemulum, Cyrtochilum alboroseum, Cyrtochilum andreettae, Cyrtochilum angustatum, Cyrtochilum annulare, Cyrtochilum anthoxanthum, Cyrtochilum articulatum, Cyrtochilum aurantiacum, Cyrtochilum aureum, Cyrtochilum auropurpureum, Cyrtochilum baldeviamae, Cyrtochilum ballii, Cyrtochilum brachypterum, Cyrtochilum caespitosum, Cyrtochilum cimiciferum, Cyrtochilum confertum, Cyrtochilum confusum, Cyrtochilum cordatum, Cyrtochilum cryptocopis, Cyrtochilum cuencanum, Cyrtochilum cumandae, Cyrtochilum davisii, Cyrtochilum densiflorum, Cyrtochilum detortum, Cyrtochilum diceratum, Cyrtochilum diodon, Cyrtochilum dipterum, Cyrtochilum distans, Cyrtochilum divaricatum,

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

Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Luis E. Álvarez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Álvarez' in the authors string.
Arturo J. Carrillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Carrillo' in the authors string.