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Cyrtochilum angustatum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cyrtochilum.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the late fall with five to six 8 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in humus covered rocks in southern Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 2200 to 3400 meters.
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermediate conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common name: The Narrow Petaled Odontoglossum
Synonyms[]
- *Odontoglossum angustatum Lindl. 1837
- Odontoglossum claviceps Rchb. f. 1876
- Odontoglossum sodiroi Schltr. 1921
- Odontoglossum spilotanthum Lindl. & Rchb. f. 1872
- Odontoglossum ulopterum Linden & Rchb. f. 1872