Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cryptophorus
ID:
561995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 387 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561327

Common Names

  • Bathiorhamnus Cryptophorus
  • Cryptophorus Bathiorhamnus
  • Cryptophorus

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Description

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus (also called Cryptophorus Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a short stem. The flowers are white and have a yellowish-green center. It grows in wet forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus?

Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus

What is the common name of Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus?

Cryptophorus Bathiorhamnus

What is the natural habitat of Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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