Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., R.González & Rutk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 46(1): 35. 2001 [28 Feb 2001]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938195
Common Names
- Deiregyne Cochleata
- Cochleata Orchid
- Cochleata Epidendrum
Description
Deiregyne cochleata (also called 'Cochleate Deiregyne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Deiregyne cochleata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, stomach aches, and digestive issues. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deiregyne cochleata is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deiregyne cochleata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Deiregyne cochleata
Deiregyne cochleata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Species in the Deiregyne genus
Deiregyne densiflora,
Deiregyne alinae,
Deiregyne chartacea,
Deiregyne cochleata,
Deiregyne diaphana,
Deiregyne eriophora,
Deiregyne falcata,
Deiregyne nonantzin,
Deiregyne obtecta,
Deiregyne pallens,
Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis,
Deiregyne pterygodium,
Deiregyne ramirezii,
Deiregyne rhombilabia,
Deiregyne sheviakiana,
Deiregyne tamayoi,
Deiregyne thelyrnitra,
Deiregyne velata,
Deiregyne tenorioi,
Deiregyne callifera,
Deiregyne flavoferruginea,
Deiregyne hagsateri,
Deiregyne velutina,
Deiregyne hio,
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,