Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reniformis
ID:
936918

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 322 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936256



Common Names

  • Reniform Palm
  • Red Sealing Wax Palm
  • Rochea Palm


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Description

Cyrtostylis reniformis (also called Kidney-leaved Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtostylis reniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyrtostylis reniformis var. huegelii (Endl.) Benth.
Cyrtostylis reniformis var. reniformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtostylis reniformis has a flower that is yellow and tubular in shape, with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are slender and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtostylis reniformis is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix that is high in organic matter. Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cyrtostylis reniformis

Cyrtostylis reniformis is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

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-54923: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.