Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 79 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839207
Common Names
- Cinnabarina Sudamerlycaste
- Sudamerlycaste
- Cinnabarina
Description
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina (also called Cinnabar Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to moist mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina?
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina?
Cinnabarina Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina?
It is native to tropical South America
Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus
Sudamerlycaste hirtzii,
Sudamerlycaste locusta,
Sudamerlycaste lanipes,
Sudamerlycaste grandis,
Sudamerlycaste andreettae,
Sudamerlycaste fulvescens,
Sudamerlycaste fimbriata,
Sudamerlycaste linguella,
Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii,
Sudamerlycaste rossyi,
Sudamerlycaste peruviana,
Sudamerlycaste nana,
Sudamerlycaste dyeriana,
Sudamerlycaste ciliata,
Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae,
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina,
Sudamerlycaste cobbiana,
Sudamerlycaste costata,
Sudamerlycaste diastasia,
Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei,
Sudamerlycaste gigantea,
Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii,
Sudamerlycaste lata,
Sudamerlycaste maxibractea,
Sudamerlycaste shigerui,
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae,
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi,
Sudamerlycaste uribei,
Sudamerlycaste ariasii,
Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum,
Sudamerlycaste acaroi,
Sudamerlycaste laciniata,
Sudamerlycaste lionetii,
Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis,
Sudamerlycaste munaensis,
Sudamerlycaste jimenezii,
Sudamerlycaste priscilae,
Sudamerlycaste ejirii,
Sudamerlycaste castanea,
Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae,
Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum,
Sudamerlycaste rikii,
Sudamerlycaste angustitepala,
Sudamerlycaste pegueroi,
Sudamerlycaste insolita,
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,