Acanthophippium curtisii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
261267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. n.s., 15(1): 169 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260599
Common Names
- Curtis' Acanthophippium
- Curtis' Orchid
- Curtis' Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthophippium curtisii (also called Curtis' Acanthophippium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a rounded shape and can grow up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophippium curtisii is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthophippium curtisii is white and small. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophippium curtisii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Acanthophippium curtisii
Acanthophippium curtisii can be found in India.
Acanthophippium curtisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium curtisii?
Acanthophippium curtisii
What is the common name of Acanthophippium curtisii?
Curtis' Acanthophippium
What is the habitat of Acanthophippium curtisii?
It is found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile
Species in the Acanthophippium genus
Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1438: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.