Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Candollea 48(2): 435 (30 Sept. 1993):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933934
Common Names
- Cyclopogon bidentatus
- Two-Toothed Cyclopogon
- Bidentatus Cyclopogon
Description
Cyclopogon bidentatus (also called Cyclopogon bidentatus, 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
Cyclopogon bidentatus 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 Cyclopogon bidentatus is white and has 6 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclopogon bidentatus can be propagated by division or seed. The best time to divide is in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Cyclopogon bidentatus
Cyclopogon bidentatus is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Cyclopogon genus
Cyclopogon gardneri,
Cyclopogon torusus,
Cyclopogon secundus,
Cyclopogon cotylolabium,
Cyclopogon fuscofloralis,
Cyclopogon organensis,
Cyclopogon adhaesus,
Cyclopogon alexandrae,
Cyclopogon apricus,
Cyclopogon argyrifolius,
Cyclopogon argyrotaenius,
Cyclopogon bangii,
Cyclopogon bicolor,
Cyclopogon bidentatus,
Cyclopogon calophyllus,
Cyclopogon casanaensis,
Cyclopogon cearensis,
Cyclopogon chloroleucus,
Cyclopogon comosus,
Cyclopogon condoranus,
Cyclopogon congestus,
Cyclopogon cranichoides,
Cyclopogon deminkiorum,
Cyclopogon dressleri,
Cyclopogon dusenii,
Cyclopogon dutrae,
Cyclopogon elatus,
Cyclopogon eldorado,
Cyclopogon elegans,
Cyclopogon ellipticus,
Cyclopogon epiphyticus,
Cyclopogon estradae,
Cyclopogon eugenii,
Cyclopogon glabrescens,
Cyclopogon goodyeroides,
Cyclopogon gracilis,
Cyclopogon graciliscapus,
Cyclopogon hatschbachii,
Cyclopogon hennisianus,
Cyclopogon hirtzii,
Cyclopogon iguapensis,
Cyclopogon inaequilaterus,
Cyclopogon itatiaiensis,
Cyclopogon laxiflorus,
Cyclopogon lindleyanus,
Cyclopogon longibracteatus,
Cyclopogon luerorum,
Cyclopogon luteoalbus,
Cyclopogon macer,
Cyclopogon maldonadoanus,
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,