Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alboroseum
ID:
936441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dalström) Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 58 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935779

Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum alboroseum
  • White-flowered Cyrtochilum
  • Alboroseum Cyrtochilum

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Description

Cyrtochilum alboroseum (also called White-Flowered Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are ovate to elliptic with entire margins. The flowers are yellow and borne on a single stem. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum alboroseum is used in ornamental gardening and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum alboroseum is a yellow-greenish color with a white lip. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum alboroseum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum alboroseum

Cyrtochilum alboroseum is native to Colombia. It is found in moist, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and along streams.

Species in the Cyrtochilum genus

Cyrtochilum ionodon, Cyrtochilum monacranthum, Cyrtochilum stenochilum, Cyrtochilum tumiferum, Cyrtochilum gracielae, Cyrtochilum misasianum, Cyrtochilum sharoniae, Cyrtochilum decolorans, Cyrtochilum sanderianum, Cyrtochilum vierlingii, Cyrtochilum parvibrachium, Cyrtochilum fredericae, Cyrtochilum hirtzii, Cyrtochilum midas, Cyrtochilum sphinx, Cyrtochilum tanii, Cyrtochilum verrucosum, Cyrtochilum loesenerianum, Cyrtochilum colobium, Cyrtochilum flavostellulare, Cyrtochilum ferrugineum, Cyrtochilum aemulum, Cyrtochilum alboroseum, Cyrtochilum andreettae, Cyrtochilum angustatum, Cyrtochilum annulare, Cyrtochilum anthoxanthum, Cyrtochilum articulatum, Cyrtochilum aurantiacum, Cyrtochilum aureum, Cyrtochilum auropurpureum, Cyrtochilum baldeviamae, Cyrtochilum ballii, Cyrtochilum brachypterum, Cyrtochilum caespitosum, Cyrtochilum cimiciferum, Cyrtochilum confertum, Cyrtochilum confusum, Cyrtochilum cordatum, Cyrtochilum cryptocopis, Cyrtochilum cuencanum, Cyrtochilum cumandae, Cyrtochilum davisii, Cyrtochilum densiflorum, Cyrtochilum detortum, Cyrtochilum diceratum, Cyrtochilum diodon, Cyrtochilum dipterum, Cyrtochilum distans, Cyrtochilum divaricatum,

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-54477: Based on the initial data import
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.