Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 130 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936155
Common Names
- Cyrtorchis Erythraeae
- Erythraeae Cyrtorchis
- Erythraeae Curved Orchid
Description
Cyrtorchis erythraeae (also called Erythraeae Cyrtorchis, among many other common names) is a small-sized orchid species with a single, short inflorescence. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtorchis erythraeae 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtorchis erythraeae has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtorchis erythraeae 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 erythraeae
Cyrtorchis erythraeae 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,