Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
concava
ID:
934039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 42 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933377

Common Names

  • Cryptostylis concava
  • Concava Cryptostylis
  • Concava Lizard Orchid

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Description

Cryptostylis concava (also called Concave Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptostylis concava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptostylis concava has small, white to greenish-white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptostylis concava can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Cryptostylis concava

Cryptostylis concava is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Queensland.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52164: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.