Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1384 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343668
Common Names
- Campylosiphon purpurascens
- Purple-Flowered Campylosiphon
- Purpurascens Campylosiphon
Description
Campylosiphon purpurascens (also called the Purple Campylosiphon, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campylosiphon purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylosiphon purpurascens has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylosiphon purpurascens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Campylosiphon purpurascens
Campylosiphon purpurascens can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Campylosiphon purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylosiphon purpurascens?
Campylosiphon purpurascens
What is the common name of Campylosiphon purpurascens?
Purple Campylosiphon
What is the natural habitat of Campylosiphon purpurascens?
It is found in wet montane forests
Species in the Campylosiphon genus
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae,
Afrothismia foertheriana,
Afrothismia gesnerioides,
Afrothismia insignis,
Afrothismia pachyantha,
Afrothismia saingei,
Afrothismia winkleri,
Afrothismia hydra,
Afrothismia korupensis,
Afrothismia mhoroana,
Afrothismia amietii,
Afrothismia zambesiaca,
Afrothismia fungiformis,
Afrothismia pusilla,
Afrothismia kupensis,
Apteria aphylla,
Burmannia alba,
Burmannia aprica,
Burmannia australis,
Burmannia bicolor,
Burmannia bifaria,
Burmannia biflora,
Burmannia candelabrum,
Burmannia candida,
Burmannia capitata,
Burmannia championii,
Burmannia chinensis,
Burmannia cochinchinensis,
Burmannia coelestis,
Burmannia compacta,
Burmannia connata,
Burmannia cryptopetala,
Burmannia damazii,
Burmannia dasyantha,
Burmannia disticha,
Burmannia engganensis,
Burmannia filamentosa,
Burmannia flava,
Burmannia foliosa,
Burmannia geelvinkiana,
Burmannia gracilis,
Burmannia grandiflora,
Burmannia hexaptera,
Burmannia indica,
Burmannia itoana,
Burmannia jonkeri,
Burmannia juncea,
Burmannia kalbreyeri,
Burmannia larseniana,
Burmannia latialata,