Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gerdvierlingii
ID:
1321138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lückel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 62: 438 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333592



Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii
  • Gerdvierlingii
  • Cyrtochilum


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Description

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii (also called Gerd Vierling's Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is an orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It has white flowers, and is native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii is white to pink in color, with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii is native to Colombia.

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii?

Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii

What type of plant is Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Cyrtochilum gerdvierlingii found?

It is found in 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

IPNI record: 77140904-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001357926
Emil Lückel (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lückel' in the authors string.