Cyrtophyllum giganteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
636905
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 421 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636237
Common Names
- Cyrtophyllum giganteum
- Giganteum Fruit
- Giganteum Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtophyllum giganteum (also called Giant Cyrtophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtophyllum giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtophyllum giganteum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have large, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtophyllum giganteum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize during the active growth period.
Where to Find Cyrtophyllum giganteum
Cyrtophyllum giganteum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Cyrtophyllum giganteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtophyllum giganteum?
Cyrtophyllum giganteum
What is the common name of Cyrtophyllum giganteum?
Giant Orchid
Where is Cyrtophyllum giganteum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Cyrtophyllum genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546044-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.