Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutum
ID:
794446

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orquidário 18: 125 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793779

Common Names

  • Cirto-de-minuto
  • Cirto-de-jardim
  • Cirto-do-campo

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Description

Cyrtopodium minutum (also called Miniature cyrtopodium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtopodium minutum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtopodium minutum has a large, showy flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtopodium minutum is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation can be done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Cyrtopodium minutum

Cyrtopodium minutum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Cyrtopodium minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtopodium minutum?

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What is the family of Cyrtopodium minutum?

Orchidaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-332337: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.