Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calophyllus
ID:
934599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Szlach. & Rutk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: iii (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933937

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon calophyllus
  • Beautiful-Leaved Cyclopogon
  • Calophyllus Cyclopogon

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Description

Cyclopogon calophyllus (also called Cyclopogon calophyllus, 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 calophyllus 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 calophyllus is white and has 6 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon calophyllus 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 calophyllus

Cyclopogon calophyllus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52736: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.