Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
angustipetala
ID:
935424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 514 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934762

Common Names

  • Cynorkis Angustipetala
  • Climbing Orchid
  • Madagascar Orchid

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Description

Cynorkis angustipetala (also called Narrow-petalled Cynorkis, among many other common names) is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis angustipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynorkis angustipetala var. amabilis (Schltr.) H.Perrier
Cynorkis angustipetala var. bella (Schltr.) H.Perrier
Cynorkis angustipetala var. oligadenia (Schltr.) H.Perrier
Cynorkis angustipetala var. oxypetala (Schltr.) H.Perrier
Cynorkis angustipetala var. speciosa (Ridl.) H.Perrier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynorkis angustipetala is white and yellow. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis angustipetala is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Cynorkis angustipetala

Cynorkis angustipetala is native to Madagascar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Species in the Cynorkis genus

Cynorkis comorensis, Cynorkis subtilis, Cynorkis cadetii, Cynorkis lindleyana, Cynorkis mirabile, Cynorkis alborubra, Cynorkis ambondrombensis, Cynorkis ampullacea, Cynorkis ampullifera, Cynorkis anacamptoides, Cynorkis andohahelensis, Cynorkis andringitrana, Cynorkis angustipetala, Cynorkis anisoloba, Cynorkis aphylla, Cynorkis arnottioides, Cynorkis aurantiaca, Cynorkis bardotiana, Cynorkis baronii, Cynorkis bathiei, Cynorkis betsileensis, Cynorkis bimaculata, Cynorkis boinana, Cynorkis boryana, Cynorkis brachycentra, Cynorkis brachyceras, Cynorkis brachystachya, Cynorkis brevicalcar, Cynorkis brevicornu, Cynorkis breviplectra, Cynorkis buchananii, Cynorkis buchwaldiana, Cynorkis calanthoides, Cynorkis calcaripotens, Cynorkis cardiophylla, Cynorkis catatii, Cynorkis clarae, Cynorkis clavata, Cynorkis coccinelloides, Cynorkis commersoniana, Cynorkis commersonii, Cynorkis compacta, Cynorkis confusa, Cynorkis constellata, Cynorkis cordemoyi, Cynorkis crispa, Cynorkis cuneilabia, Cynorkis cylindrostachys, Cynorkis debilis, Cynorkis decaryana,

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,

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