Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pachyrrhizum
ID:
795799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 11: 246 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795132



Common Names

  • Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
  • Pachyrrhizum Campylocentrum
  • Pachyrrhizum Star Orchid


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Description

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum (also called Pachy Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1–3 m. It is found in a variety of habitats such as rocky outcrops, sandstone cliffs, and in the understory of lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to decorate dry areas in the garden or as a potted plant indoors.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum

Campylocentrum latifolium is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist forests and along roadsides.

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum?

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum

What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum?

Tropical forests

What are the common uses of Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum?

Ornamental plants, medicinal purposes

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,

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