Cyrtorchis seretii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seretii
ID:
936837
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 132 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936175
Common Names
- Cyrtorchis Seretii
- Seretii Orchid
- Seret's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtorchis seretii (also called Seret's Cytorchis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, erect leaf. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and to Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, often in the canopy.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtorchis seretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtorchis seretii is yellow and has a curved shape. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtorchis seretii is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C.
Where to Find Cyrtorchis seretii
Cyrtorchis seretii 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-54844: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.