Siphocampylus dentatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
819520
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 52: 69 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818854
Common Names
- Dentatus Siphocampylus
- Siphocampylus dentatus
- Dentatus Siphocampylus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siphocampylus dentatus (also called 'Toothed Cone Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800-2500 m. It is an epiphyte, characterized by its long, thin, pale green leaves and its yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Siphocampylus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphocampylus dentatus is yellow, with a tubular shape and a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Siphocampylus dentatus is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in well-drained soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant can also be propagated from seed, although it is a slow process.
Where to Find Siphocampylus dentatus
Siphocampylus dentatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Siphocampylus dentatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphocampylus dentatus?
Siphocampylus dentatus
What type of plant is Siphocampylus dentatus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae.
Where is Siphocampylus dentatus found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Siphocampylus genus
Siphocampylus yumuriensis, Siphocampylus platysiphon, Siphocampylus asplundii, Siphocampylus splendens, Siphocampylus oscitans, Siphocampylus yerbalensis, Siphocampylus scandens, Siphocampylus longior, Siphocampylus plegmatocaulis, Siphocampylus praevaricator, Siphocampylus adhaerens, Siphocampylus ambivalens, Siphocampylus ayersiae, Siphocampylus sanchezii, Siphocampylus fallax, Siphocampylus rictus, Siphocampylus smilax, Siphocampylus angustiflorus, Siphocampylus amoenus, Siphocampylus amalfiensis, Siphocampylus albus, Siphocampylus apricus, Siphocampylus arachnes, Siphocampylus funiculosus, Siphocampylus furax, Siphocampylus giganteus, Siphocampylus glaber, Siphocampylus glareosus, Siphocampylus albiguttur, Siphocampylus bogotensis, Siphocampylus williamsii, Siphocampylus biserratus, Siphocampylus bilabiatus, Siphocampylus bichromatus, Siphocampylus betulifolius, Siphocampylus antioquianus, Siphocampylus benthamianus, Siphocampylus baracoensis, Siphocampylus avicularis, Siphocampylus aurocinctus, Siphocampylus aureus, Siphocampylus attenuatus, Siphocampylus argutus, Siphocampylus argentinus, Siphocampylus isochilus, Siphocampylus jelskii, Siphocampylus keissleri, Siphocampylus krauseanus, Siphocampylus affinis, Siphocampylus goebelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-356637: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.