Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
935683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 88 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935021

Common Names

  • Cynorkis Villosa
  • Toad Orchid
  • Villosa Orchid

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Description

Cynorkis villosa (also called 'Hairy Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in Madagascar. It has an erect stem with two leaves and a single flower. It is found in humid forests, grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis villosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorkis villosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis villosa is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Madagascar. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cynorkis villosa

Cynorkis villosa can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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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