Curculigo orchioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orchioides
ID:
765469
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaertn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 63 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764802
Common Names
- Black-grass Orchid
- Golden-thread Orchid
- Orchis Orchioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Curculigo orchioides (also called Curculigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Curculigo orchioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curculigo orchioides has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Curculigo orchioides is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Curculigo orchioides
Curculigo orchioides is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Curculigo orchioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curculigo orchioides?
Curculigo orchioides
What is the common name of Curculigo orchioides?
Curculigo
What is the family of Curculigo orchioides?
Hypoxidaceae
Species in the Curculigo genus
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis,
Species in the Hypoxidaceae family
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303703: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.