Details of Genus: Cycnoches Lindl. (1832)
ID: 1501
Genus ja:
Genus en: Swan orchid
# spp.: 33 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 15 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Central & S. Tropical America
Description en: Genus of about 12 species of deciduous, epiphytic orchids from Central and South America, occurring at altitudes to l,000m (3,250ft). They have elongated, spindle-shaped to cylindrical, fleshy pseudobulbs, and produce soft, folded, strap-shaped to ovate leaves in summer. Swan-like flowers, which may be male or female, are borne in arching or pendent racemes from nodes on the upper portion of the pseudobulbs, in early summer. The sex of the flowers is determined by the light level: in poor light, inflorescences of male flowers are usually produced. Female inflorescences develop in brighter conditions.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Divide pseudobulbs when growth recommences in spring.
Pests en: Red spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome under glass.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: シクノチェス
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | 33 | Show | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |