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Cyrtochilum myanthum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cyrtochilum.
Description[]
Plants blooms at any time of the year with many 1 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the montane forest of Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1450 to 3300 meters.
Culture[]
Grow in cool 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 "M" Shaped Cyrtochilum
Synonyms[]
- Cyrtochilum mentigerum (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Kraenzl. 1917
- Dasyglossum mentigerum (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Königer & Schildh. 1994
- Dasyglossum myanthum (Lindl.) Königer & Schildhauer 1994
- Odontoglossum mentigerum Rchb.f. & Warsz. 1854
- Odontoglossum myanthum Lindl. 1844
- Oncidium mentigerum (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Lindl. 1855
- Trigonochilum mentigerum (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Senghas 2003
- Trigonochilum myanthum (Lindl.) Senghas 1997