Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
comosus
ID:
934605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Burns-Bal. & E.W.Greenw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 92 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933943

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon comosus
  • Hairy Cyclopogon
  • Comosus Cyclopogon

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Description

Cyclopogon comosus (also called Cyclopogon comosus, 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 comosus 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 comosus is white and has a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon comosus 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 comosus

Cyclopogon comosus 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-52741: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Pamela Burns-Balogh (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burns-Bal.' in the authors string.
Edward Warren Greenwood (1918-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.W.Greenw.' in the authors string.