Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Menezes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 75: 58 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912176
Common Names
- Cyrtopodium witeckii
- Witeckii Cyrtopodium
- Cyrtopodium
Description
Cyrtopodium witeckii (also called 'Witeck's Cyrtopodium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, greenish-white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtopodium witeckii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtopodium witeckii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtopodium witeckii is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. It can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.
Where to Find Cyrtopodium witeckii
Cyrtopodium witeckii is native to Central and South America.
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,