Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
1414285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) E.M.Pessoa & M.Alves

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 362(1): 18. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426750



Common Names

  • Campylocentrum peruvianum
  • Peruvian Campylocentrum
  • Peruvian Orchid


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Description

Campylocentrum peruvianum (also called Peruvian Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campylocentrum peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylocentrum peruvianum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylocentrum peruvianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Campylocentrum peruvianum

Campylocentrum peruvianum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Peru and Brazil.

Campylocentrum peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum peruvianum?

Campylocentrum peruvianum

What is the common name of Campylocentrum peruvianum?

Peruvian Campylocentrum

What is the family of Campylocentrum peruvianum?

Orchidaceae

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

Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
Edlley Max Pessoa (b.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Pessoa' in the authors string.