Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fuscoviolacea
ID:
763776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(3): 11 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763109



Common Names

  • Fuscoviolacea Cearanthes
  • Fuscoviolacea False Helleborine
  • Fuscoviolacea Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea (also called 'Fuscoviolacea Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams at elevations of 500–2,500 m. It has a single, fleshy, oblong or lanceolate leaf and a single flower with a white or yellowish-green labellum.

Uses & Benefits

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is a perennial plant that grows from a rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the rhizomes should be divided in the fall.

Where to Find Cearanthes fuscoviolacea

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cearanthes fuscoviolacea?

Cearanthes fuscoviolacea

What are the common names of Cearanthes fuscoviolacea?

Fuscoviolacea Cearanthes

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Asteraceae

Species in the Cearanthes genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302072: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.