Cyrtorchis arcuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
936796
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 596 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936134
Common Names
- Cyrtorchis Arcuata
- Arcuate Cyrtorchis
- Curved Cyrtorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtorchis arcuata (also called Arched cyrtorchis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It has a large, leathery leaf with a white-green flower that blooms in the summer. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtorchis arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyrtorchis arcuata sub. arcuataCyrtorchis arcuata sub. whytei (Rolfe) Summerh.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtorchis arcuata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtorchis arcuata is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cyrtorchis arcuata
Cyrtorchis arcuata can be found in Angola and Zambia.
Species in the Cyrtorchis genus
Cyrtorchis guillaumetii, Cyrtorchis arcuata, Cyrtorchis aschersonii, Cyrtorchis brownii, Cyrtorchis chailluana, Cyrtorchis crassifolia, Cyrtorchis erythraeae, Cyrtorchis glaucifolia, Cyrtorchis hamata, Cyrtorchis henriquesiana, Cyrtorchis injoloensis, Cyrtorchis letouzeyi, Cyrtorchis monteirae, Cyrtorchis neglecta, Cyrtorchis praetermissa, Cyrtorchis ringens, Cyrtorchis seretii, Cyrtorchis submontana,
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-54807: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.