Status:
valid
Authors:
Königer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Arcula 14: 346 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385407
Common Names
- Tumiferum Cyrtochilum
- Cyrtochilum Orchid
- Tumiferum Orchid
Description
Cyrtochilum tumiferum (also called tumid cyrtochilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtochilum tumiferum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtochilum tumiferum has yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a yellow-green column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtochilum tumiferum can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.
Where to Find Cyrtochilum tumiferum
Cyrtochilum tumiferum is native to India.
Cyrtochilum tumiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtochilum tumiferum?
Cyrtochilum tumiferum
What is the common name of Cyrtochilum tumiferum?
Tumiferum
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtochilum tumiferum?
Tropical rainforest
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,