Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
volombato
ID:
1302866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 20 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315320

Common Names

  • Cynorkis volombato
  • Volombato Cynorkis
  • Volombato Orchid

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Description

Cynorkis volombato (also called 'Volombato Cynorkis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical forests of Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall, with long, slender stems with glossy green leaves. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in lowland and hill forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorkis volombato is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorkis volombato has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorkis volombato is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist.

Where to Find Cynorkis volombato

Cynorkis volombato is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cynorkis volombato FAQ

What is the common name of Cynorkis volombato?

Volombato Cynorkis

What is the natural habitat of Cynorkis volombato?

It is found in tropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Madagascar.

What is the scientific classification of Cynorkis volombato?

It belongs to the family Orchidaceae and the genus Cynorkis.

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,

References

Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.