Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
934655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1(4): 27 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933993

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon multiflorus
  • Multiflorus Cyclopogon
  • Multiflorus Grass Orchid

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Description

Cyclopogon multiflorus (also called Many-flowered Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclopogon multiflorus has white flowers with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon multiflorus is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and rooted in a well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Cyclopogon multiflorus

Cyclopogon multiflorus 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-52788: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.