Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
936449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Gerlach & T.Franke) Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 59 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935787

Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum aurantiacum
  • Orange-flowered Cyrtochilum
  • Aurantiacum Cyrtochilum

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Description

Cyrtochilum aurantiacum (also called Orange Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a small-sized orchid species with a single, short inflorescence. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum aurantiacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtochilum aurantiacum has small, orange-yellow flowers with a purple-brown lip. The seed capsules are round and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum aurantiacum 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 aurantiacum

Cyrtochilum aurantiacum 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-54484: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.
Thassilo Franke (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Franke' in the authors string.