Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longicaulis
ID:
763796

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Macfarl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 9: 375 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763129



Common Names

  • Chamaexeros longicaulis
  • Long-stalked Starflower
  • Long-stalked Squill


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Description

Chamaexeros longicaulis (also called 'Long-Stemmed Chamaexeros', 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

Chamaexeros longicaulis 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 Chamaexeros longicaulis 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

Chamaexeros longicaulis can be propagated by division or seed. To divide, separate the offsets from the parent plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Chamaexeros longicaulis

Chamaexeros longicaulis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Chamaexeros longicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaexeros longicaulis?

Chamaexeros longicaulis

What are the common names of Chamaexeros longicaulis?

Long-stemmed Chamaexeros

What is the family of Chamaexeros longicaulis?

Colchicaceae

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302099: Based on the initial data import
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.