Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
christensonianum
ID:
1330338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Webbia 70: 90 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342792



Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum christensonianum
  • Christensonianum Orchid
  • Christensonianum Cytochilum


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Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum christensonianum is a tropical orchid that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtochilum christensonianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum christensonianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum christensonianum

Cyrtochilum christensonianum can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Cyrtochilum christensonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum christensonianum?

Cyrtochilum christensonianum

What is the family of Cyrtochilum christensonianum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Cyrtochilum christensonianum found?

Central America

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.