Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graminoides
ID:
936508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 65 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935846

Common Names

  • Cyrtochilum Graminoides
  • Graminoides Orchid
  • Grass-Like Orchid

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Description

Cyrtochilum graminoides (also called Grass-like Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has an erect habit and its stems reach up to 40 cm in length. Its flowers are yellowish-green with brownish-purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum graminoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum graminoides 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 graminoides can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It should be protected from frost and strong winds.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum graminoides

Cyrtochilum graminoides is native to South America and can be found in the western regions of the continent.

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-54537: Based on the initial data import
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.