Campylocentrum generalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
generalense
ID:
923550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogarín & Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 385 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922885
Common Names
- Campylocentrum Generalense
- Generalense Campylocentrum
- Generalense Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylocentrum generalense (also called General Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, tropical climates and is found in rainforests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Campylocentrum generalense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylocentrum generalense has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Campylocentrum generalense is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Campylocentrum generalense
Campylocentrum generalense can be found in Mexico.
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-468547: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.