Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vittatus
ID:
934700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dutra ex Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 10: 128 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934038

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon Vittatus
  • Vittatus Orchid
  • Butterfly Orchid

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Description

Cyclopogon vittatus (also called Striped 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 vittatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as pollinators, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclopogon vittatus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon vittatus is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it may need supplemental water during dry periods. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Cyclopogon vittatus

Cyclopogon vittatus 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-52828: Based on the initial data import
João Dutra (1862-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutra' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.