Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
werffii
ID:
934703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 98 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934041

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon Werffii
  • Werffii Orchid
  • Butterfly Orchid

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Description

Cyclopogon werffii (also called Werff's Stenochilus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclopogon werffii 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 werffii 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 werffii 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 werffii

Cyclopogon werffii 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-52830: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.