Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cymosum
ID:
934565

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 332 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933903

Common Names

  • Cyclophyllum cymosum
  • Cymose Cyclophyllum
  • Cymose Tree Orchid

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Description

Cyclophyllum cymosum (also called Cymose Cyclophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and grows to a height of up to 4 m. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclophyllum cymosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclophyllum cymosum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclophyllum cymosum is a small evergreen tree native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and rooted in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Cyclophyllum cymosum

Cyclophyllum cymosum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Cyclophyllum genus

Cyclophyllum brevipes, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Cyclophyllum costatum, Cyclophyllum longipetalum, Cyclophyllum maritimum, Cyclophyllum multiflorum, Cyclophyllum protractum, Cyclophyllum rostellatum, Cyclophyllum schultzii, Cyclophyllum jasminifolium, Cyclophyllum caudatum, Cyclophyllum longiflorum, Cyclophyllum novoguineensis, Cyclophyllum valetonianum, Cyclophyllum lordbergense, Cyclophyllum subsessile, Cyclophyllum urophyllum, Cyclophyllum fragrans, Cyclophyllum baladense, Cyclophyllum balansae, Cyclophyllum barbatum, Cyclophyllum calyculatum, Cyclophyllum cardiocarpum, Cyclophyllum cymosum, Cyclophyllum deplanchei, Cyclophyllum francii, Cyclophyllum henriettae, Cyclophyllum merrillianum, Cyclophyllum pancheri, Cyclophyllum rectinervium, Cyclophyllum sagittatum, Cyclophyllum saviense, Cyclophyllum sessilifolium, Cyclophyllum subulatum, Cyclophyllum tenuipes, Cyclophyllum vieillardii, Cyclophyllum guillauminianum, Cyclophyllum tiebaghiense, Cyclophyllum tieaense, Cyclophyllum pindaiense, Cyclophyllum letocartiorum, Cyclophyllum macphersonii, Cyclophyllum memaoyaense,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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