Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 7: 86 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636147
Common Names
- Cyrtandromoea subsessilis
- Subsessilis
- Cyrtandromoea Subsessilis
Description
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis (also called 'Sessile-Fringed Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a small plant with a single leaf and an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. Its habitats include moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Cyrtandromoea subsessilis
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis FAQ
What is the native range of Cyrtandromoea subsessilis?
Tropical Asia
What type of habitat does Cyrtandromoea subsessilis prefer?
Humid forests
What is the flower color of Cyrtandromoea subsessilis?
White
Species in the Cyrtandromoea genus
Cyrtandromoea angustifolia,
Cyrtandromoea decurrens,
Cyrtandromoea dispar,
Cyrtandromoea grandiflora,
Cyrtandromoea grandis,
Cyrtandromoea megaphylla,
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana,
Cyrtandromoea nicobarica,
Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis,
Cyrtandromoea subintegra,
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis,
Cyrtandromoea sumatrana,
Species in the Phrymaceae family
Diplacus aridus,
Diplacus aurantiacus,
Diplacus calycinus,
Diplacus clevelandii,
Diplacus grandiflorus,
Diplacus linearis,
Diplacus lompocensis,
Diplacus longiflorus,
Diplacus parviflorus,
Diplacus puniceus,
Diplacus rutilus,
Diplacus stellatus,
Diplacus parryi,
Diplacus rupicola,
Diplacus bigelovii,
Diplacus bolanderi,
Diplacus clivicola,
Diplacus constrictus,
Diplacus cusickii,
Diplacus fremontii,
Diplacus jepsonii,
Diplacus johnstonii,
Diplacus layneae,
Diplacus leptaleus,
Diplacus mephiticus,
Diplacus mohavensis,
Diplacus nanus,
Diplacus rattanii,
Diplacus viscidus,
Diplacus pictus,
Diplacus angustatus,
Diplacus pulchellus,
Diplacus tricolor,
Diplacus congdonii,
Diplacus douglasii,
Diplacus kelloggii,
Diplacus torreyi,
Diplacus traskiae,
Diplacus compactus,
Diplacus vandenbergensis,
Diplacus ovatus,
Diplacus brandegeei,
Diplacus thompsonii,
Diplacus cusickioides,
Diplacus deschutesensis,
Diplacus cascadensis,
Diplacus bicolor,
Diplacus brevipes,
Diplacus australis,
Diplacus pygmaeus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801844-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].