Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
niveum
ID:
934819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Manden. & Scheng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 337 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934157

Common Names

  • Cyclotrichium niveum
  • Snowy Cyclotrichium
  • Snowy Bugleweed

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Description

Cyclotrichium niveum (also called Snowy 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 niveum 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 niveum has white flowers with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclotrichium niveum 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 niveum

Cyclotrichium niveum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-52942: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.
E.M. Schengelia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheng.' in the authors string.