Cystorchis ranaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranaiensis
ID:
936983
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 329 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936321
Common Names
- Rana Cystorchis
- Red Sealing Wax Palm
- Rochea Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cystorchis ranaiensis (also called Ranai Cystorchis, 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
Cystorchis ranaiensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cystorchis ranaiensis has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cystorchis ranaiensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a shady spot. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a mix of peat and sand and kept moist.
Where to Find Cystorchis ranaiensis
Cystorchis ranaiensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to the Philippines.
Species in the Cystorchis genus
Cystorchis aberrans, Cystorchis aphylla, Cystorchis appendiculata, Cystorchis celebica, Cystorchis dentifera, Cystorchis gracilis, Cystorchis javanica, Cystorchis luzonensis, Cystorchis macrophysa, Cystorchis marginata, Cystorchis ogurae, Cystorchis orphnophilla, Cystorchis peliocaulos, Cystorchis ranaiensis, Cystorchis rostellata, Cystorchis saccosepala, Cystorchis salmoneus, Cystorchis saprophytica, Cystorchis stenoglossa, Cystorchis variegata, Cystorchis versteegii,
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-54986: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.