Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
935653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 122 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934991

Common Names

  • Speciosa Cynorkis
  • Speciosa Spider Orchid
  • Speciosa Cynorchis

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Description

Cynorkis speciosa (also called Speciosa Cynorkis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has a single, erect, slender, leafless stem that is 10-30 cm tall and bears a single, terminal, star-shaped flower.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis speciosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynorkis speciosa is white or pinkish-white, with a short spur and a yellow lip. The seed is a small, round capsule, containing many small seeds. The seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves that are pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis speciosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of about 70-80°F (21-27°C). Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant, and it should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cynorkis speciosa

Cynorkis speciosa is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern regions of the country.

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,