Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ligulatum
ID:
936534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Mansf. ex Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 67 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935872

Common Names

  • Ligulate Cattleya
  • Ligulate Cat
  • Ligulate Orchid

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Description

Cyrtochilum ligulatum (also called 'Ligulatum Cyrtochilum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height, with a single, large, bright yellow flower. It grows in humid, shady areas, and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum ligulatum is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum ligulatum can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum ligulatum

Cyrtochilum ligulatum is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54560: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.