Cyrtosia nana is a terrestrial, saprophytic orchid found in East Asia, characterized by its small size and lack of chlorophyll. This mycoheterotrophic plant relies on fungi for nutrition, obtaining sugars from decaying organic matter.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtosia |
| Species | Cyrtosia nana |
Similar in genus Cyrtosia
