Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
iguapensis
ID:
934634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1(4): 25 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933972

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon iguapensis
  • Iguape Cyclopogon
  • Iguapensis Cyclopogon

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Description

Cyclopogon iguapensis (also called Iguapensis Cyclopogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is found in moist forests, in scrub, and on hillsides. It is an evergreen herb growing to 0.3 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclopogon iguapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclopogon iguapensis 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 iguapensis 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 Cyclopogon iguapensis

Cyclopogon iguapensis can be found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

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-52769: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.