Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
huertasii
ID:
1328840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Wulfenia 21: 59 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341294


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Description

Cyrtochilum huertasii (also called Huertas' Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum huertasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicinal herbs and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtochilum huertasii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum huertasii is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum huertasii

Cyrtochilum huertasii is endemic to Colombia.

Cyrtochilum huertasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum huertasii?

Cyrtochilum huertasii

What is the common name of Cyrtochilum huertasii?

Huertas' Cyrtochilum

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtochilum huertasii?

Forests of Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.