Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dunstervilleorum
ID:
1323360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo & Dalström

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 12: 101 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335814



Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum
  • Dunsterville's Cyrtochilum
  • Dunstervilleorum Cyrtochilum


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Description

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum (also called Dunsterville's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has a single stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a yellow labellum and white petals. It grows in humid montane forests, at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers bright, indirect light and a humid environment. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum?

Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum?

It is found in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.

What are the characteristics of Cyrtochilum dunstervilleorum?

It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, fleshy leaf and a single, fragrant flower.

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

Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.