Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chocoense
ID:
1325715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 53: 228 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338169



Common Names

  • Campylocentrum chocoense
  • Choco Campylocentrum
  • Campylocentrum


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Description

Campylocentrum chocoense (also called Choco Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It has long, thin stems with small, yellow flowers and small, grass-like leaves. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campylocentrum chocoense is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylocentrum chocoense is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylocentrum chocoense is an epiphytic orchid that is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 22-25°C. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Keep the divisions at a temperature of 22-25°C and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Campylocentrum chocoense

Campylocentrum chocoense can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Campylocentrum chocoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum chocoense?

Campylocentrum chocoense

What is the common name of Campylocentrum chocoense?

Chocoense Campylocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum chocoense?

It is native to the mountains of Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.