Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 94 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935847
Common Names
- Cyrtochilum Grandiflorum
- Grandiflorum Orchid
- Large-Flowered Orchid
Description
Cyrtochilum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has an erect habit and its stems reach up to 40 cm in length. Its flowers are yellowish-green with brownish-purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtochilum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtochilum grandiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtochilum grandiflorum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It should be protected from frost and strong winds.
Where to Find Cyrtochilum grandiflorum
Cyrtochilum grandiflorum can be found in Colombia.
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,