Campylocentrum apiculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
795208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 84 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794541
Common Names
- Campylocentrum apiculatum
- Apiculate Campylocentrum
- Apiculate Epidendrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylocentrum apiculatum (also called pointed campylocentrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campylocentrum apiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylocentrum apiculatum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylocentrum apiculatum can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots.
Where to Find Campylocentrum apiculatum
Campylocentrum apiculatum is native to Central America and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.
Campylocentrum apiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum apiculatum?
Campylocentrum apiculatum
What is the common name of Campylocentrum apiculatum?
Pointed-Lobed Campylocentrum
What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum apiculatum?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Campylocentrum genus
Campylocentrum bonifaziae, Campylocentrum cornejoi, Campylocentrum puyense, Campylocentrum acutilobum, Campylocentrum amazonicum, Campylocentrum apiculatum, Campylocentrum aromaticum, Campylocentrum asplundii, Campylocentrum brachycarpum, Campylocentrum brenesii, Campylocentrum crassirhizum, Campylocentrum densiflorum, Campylocentrum ecuadorense, Campylocentrum embreei, Campylocentrum fasciola, Campylocentrum grisebachii, Campylocentrum hasslerianum, Campylocentrum hirtellum, Campylocentrum hirtzii, Campylocentrum hondurense, Campylocentrum huebneri, Campylocentrum huebnerioides, Campylocentrum intermedium, Campylocentrum jamaicense, Campylocentrum kuntzei, Campylocentrum lansbergii, Campylocentrum latifolium, Campylocentrum madisonii, Campylocentrum mattogrossense, Campylocentrum micranthum, Campylocentrum microphyllum, Campylocentrum minutum, Campylocentrum natalieae, Campylocentrum neglectum, Campylocentrum organense, Campylocentrum ornithorrhynchum, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum, Campylocentrum panamense, Campylocentrum parahybunense, Campylocentrum pauloense, Campylocentrum peniculus, Campylocentrum pernambucense, Campylocentrum poeppigii, Campylocentrum polystachyum, Campylocentrum pubirhachis, Campylocentrum pugioniforme, Campylocentrum pygmaeum, Campylocentrum robustum, Campylocentrum schiedei, Campylocentrum schneeanum,
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-33310: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.