Cyclotrichium leucotrichum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucotrichum
ID:
934817
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Leblebici
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bitki 1: 405 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934155
Common Names
- Cyclotrichium leucotrichum
- White-haired Cyclotrichium
- White-haired Bugleweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyclotrichium leucotrichum (also called White-Haired Cyclotrichium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclotrichium leucotrichum is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as pollinators, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclotrichium leucotrichum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyclotrichium leucotrichum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Propagation is best done through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cyclotrichium leucotrichum
Cyclotrichium leucotrichum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Cyclotrichium genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52940: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Erkuter Leblebici (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblebici' in the authors string.