Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
catatii
ID:
935467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 352 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934805

Common Names

  • Cynorkis Catatii
  • Climbing Orchid
  • Madagascar Orchid

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Description

Cynorkis catatii (also called Catatii Cynorkis, among many other common names) is a small-sized orchid species with a single, short inflorescence. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis catatii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynorkis catatii is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis catatii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA zone 9.

Where to Find Cynorkis catatii

Cynorkis catatii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern rainforest regions of the country.

Species in the Cynorkis genus

Cynorkis comorensis, Cynorkis subtilis, Cynorkis cadetii, Cynorkis lindleyana, Cynorkis mirabile, Cynorkis alborubra, Cynorkis ambondrombensis, Cynorkis ampullacea, Cynorkis ampullifera, Cynorkis anacamptoides, Cynorkis andohahelensis, Cynorkis andringitrana, Cynorkis angustipetala, Cynorkis anisoloba, Cynorkis aphylla, Cynorkis arnottioides, Cynorkis aurantiaca, Cynorkis bardotiana, Cynorkis baronii, Cynorkis bathiei, Cynorkis betsileensis, Cynorkis bimaculata, Cynorkis boinana, Cynorkis boryana, Cynorkis brachycentra, Cynorkis brachyceras, Cynorkis brachystachya, Cynorkis brevicalcar, Cynorkis brevicornu, Cynorkis breviplectra, Cynorkis buchananii, Cynorkis buchwaldiana, Cynorkis calanthoides, Cynorkis calcaripotens, Cynorkis cardiophylla, Cynorkis catatii, Cynorkis clarae, Cynorkis clavata, Cynorkis coccinelloides, Cynorkis commersoniana, Cynorkis commersonii, Cynorkis compacta, Cynorkis confusa, Cynorkis constellata, Cynorkis cordemoyi, Cynorkis crispa, Cynorkis cuneilabia, Cynorkis cylindrostachys, Cynorkis debilis, Cynorkis decaryana,

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-53561: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.