Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 4: 38 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933916
Common Names
- Cyclophyllum tenuipes
- Slender Cyclophyllum
- Thin-Stemmed Cyclophyllum
Description
Cyclophyllum tenuipes (also called Cyclopogon tenuipes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant with a short, creeping rhizome and long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclophyllum tenuipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyclophyllum tenuipes is yellow and has 6 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclophyllum tenuipes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Cyclophyllum tenuipes
Cyclophyllum tenuipes is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,