Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kraenzlinianum
ID:
1328894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 726 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341348

Common Names

  • Kraenzlin's Cyrtochilum
  • Kraenzlin's Orchid
  • Kraenzlin's Cyrtochilum

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Description

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum (also called Kraenzlin's Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum has yellow flowers with a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum?

Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum

What is the common name of Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum?

Kraenzlin's Cyrtochilum

Where is Cyrtochilum kraenzlinianum found?

Peru

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.