Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Menezes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 34: 104 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336743
Common Names
- Cyrtopodium caiapoense
- Caiapo Cyrtopodium
- Cyrtopodium
Description
Cyrtopodium caiapoense (also called Caiapo Cyrtopodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree, native to New Guinea, and grows in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtopodium caiapoense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtopodium caiapoense is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtopodium caiapoense is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cyrtopodium caiapoense
Cyrtopodium caiapoense can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Cyrtopodium caiapoense FAQ
What is the common name of Cyrtopodium caiapoense?
Common name of Cyrtopodium caiapoense is Caiapoense myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtopodium caiapoense?
The natural habitat of Cyrtopodium caiapoense is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering season of Cyrtopodium caiapoense?
The flowering season of Cyrtopodium caiapoense is from August to October
Species in the Cyrtopodium genus
Cyrtopodium caiapoense,
Cyrtopodium lamellaticallosum,
Cyrtopodium linearifolium,
Cyrtopodium minutum,
Cyrtopodium kleinii,
Cyrtopodium macedoi,
Cyrtopodium schargellii,
Cyrtopodium confusum,
Cyrtopodium witeckii,
Cyrtopodium aliciae,
Cyrtopodium andersonii,
Cyrtopodium blanchetii,
Cyrtopodium braemii,
Cyrtopodium brandonianum,
Cyrtopodium cachimboense,
Cyrtopodium cipoense,
Cyrtopodium cristatum,
Cyrtopodium dusenii,
Cyrtopodium eugenii,
Cyrtopodium flavum,
Cyrtopodium fowliei,
Cyrtopodium gigas,
Cyrtopodium glutiniferum,
Cyrtopodium gonzalezii,
Cyrtopodium graniticum,
Cyrtopodium hatschbachii,
Cyrtopodium holstii,
Cyrtopodium intermedium,
Cyrtopodium josephense,
Cyrtopodium latifolium,
Cyrtopodium lissochiloides,
Cyrtopodium longibulbosum,
Cyrtopodium macrobulbon,
Cyrtopodium naiguatae,
Cyrtopodium pallidum,
Cyrtopodium palmifrons,
Cyrtopodium paludicola,
Cyrtopodium paniculatum,
Cyrtopodium parviflorum,
Cyrtopodium pflanzii,
Cyrtopodium poecilum,
Cyrtopodium punctatum,
Cyrtopodium saintlegerianum,
Cyrtopodium triste,
Cyrtopodium vernum,
Cyrtopodium virescens,
Cyrtopodium willmorei,
Cyrtopodium withneri,
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,