Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loesenerianum
ID:
923849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 87: 114 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923184

Common Names

  • Loesenerianum Cytochilum
  • Cytochilum Loesenerianum
  • Loesener's Cytochilum Orchid

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Description

Cyrtochilum loesenerianum (also called Loesener's Cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtochilum loesenerianum is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a natural soil stabilizer, as its deep roots help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtochilum loesenerianum is a small, white, star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtochilum loesenerianum is a tropical evergreen orchid that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Cyrtochilum loesenerianum

Cyrtochilum loesenerianum is found in wetland areas in South America.

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-468872: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.