Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lindleyana
ID:
936844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Ill. Himal. Pl. : t. 22 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936182



Common Names

  • Cyrtosia Lindleyana
  • Lindleyana Orchid
  • Lindley's Orchid


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Description

Cyrtosia lindleyana (also called Lindley'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

Cyrtosia lindleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtosia lindleyana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtosia lindleyana 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 Cyrtosia lindleyana

Cyrtosia lindleyana can be found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:626425-1: Based on the initial data import