Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.C.Tsoong & T.C.Ku) Y.S.Liang & J.C.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 197 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341233
Common Names
- Vandellia Cyrtotricha
- Cyrtotricha Whiskerfish
- Vandellia Whiskerfish
Description
Vandellia cyrtotricha (also called the Amazonian Whiskers Catfish, among many other common names) is a species of catfish native to the Amazon River basin. It has a long, slender body with a pair of long, whisker-like barbels. It prefers slow-moving, warm waters.
Uses & Benefits
Vandellia cyrtotricha is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also known for its ability to thrive in shady areas and its low maintenance requirements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vandellia cyrtotricha is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vandellia cyrtotricha is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Vandellia cyrtotricha
Vandellia cyrtotricha is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Vandellia cyrtotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vandellia cyrtotricha?
Vandellia cyrtotricha
What are the common names of Vandellia cyrtotricha?
Cyrtotricha Catfish
What is the natural habitat of Vandellia cyrtotricha?
It is native to South America and is found in slow-moving rivers and streams
Species in the Vandellia genus
Vandellia tonkinensis,
Vandellia thorelii,
Vandellia longituba,
Vandellia scapigera,
Vandellia subulata,
Vandellia punctata,
Vandellia senegalensis,
Vandellia saginiformis,
Vandellia laotica,
Vandellia latifolia,
Vandellia hookeri,
Vandellia clausa,
Vandellia cerastoides,
Vandellia diffusa,
Vandellia stemodioides,
Vandellia montana,
Vandellia setulosa,
Vandellia scutellariiformis,
Vandellia brevipedunculata,
Vandellia elata,
Vandellia annamensis,
Vandellia aplectra,
Vandellia brucei,
Vandellia cambodgiana,
Vandellia chrysoplectra,
Vandellia cleistandra,
Vandellia delicatula,
Vandellia eberhardtii,
Vandellia eremophiloides,
Vandellia harmandii,
Vandellia humilis,
Vandellia hypandra,
Vandellia junciformis,
Vandellia khaoyaiensis,
Vandellia kiangsiensis,
Vandellia macrobotrys,
Vandellia macrosiphonia,
Vandellia maxwellii,
Vandellia megaphylla,
Vandellia micrantha,
Vandellia purpurea,
Vandellia rivularis,
Vandellia satakei,
Vandellia stictantha,
Vandellia stolonifera,
Vandellia stricta,
Vandellia subracemosa,
Vandellia tectanthera,
Vandellia vogelii,
Vandellia yaoshanensis,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
Yi Shuo Liang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144209-1: 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].