Cyrtorchis submontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
submontana
ID:
1333684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stévart, Droissart & Azandi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 183 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346138
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Cyrtorchis submontana (also called Submontane Cyrtorchis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 0.3-0.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtorchis submontana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cyrtorchis submontana are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Cyrtorchis submontana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the submontane forests of the island.
Cyrtorchis submontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtorchis submontana?
Cyrtorchis submontana
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtorchis submontana?
It is found in Madagascar
What are the common uses of Cyrtorchis submontana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
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
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.
Vincent Droissart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Droissart' in the authors string.
Laura Azandi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Azandi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155961-1: Based on the initial data import