Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
763617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 1109 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762950



Common Names

  • Campynemanthe Viridiflora
  • Viridiflora Campynemanthe
  • Viridiflora Orchid


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Description

Campynemanthe viridiflora (also called 'Mountain 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

Campynemanthe viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campynemanthe viridiflora is white to yellow with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campynemanthe viridiflora is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Campynemanthe viridiflora

Campynemanthe viridiflora can be found in New Caledonia.

Campynemanthe viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campynemanthe viridiflora?

Campynemanthe viridiflora

What type of plant is Campynemanthe viridiflora?

Perennial herb

Where is Campynemanthe viridiflora native to?

Eastern United States

References