Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 11: 246 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795314
Common Names
- Campylocentrum sellowii
- Sellow's Campylocentrum
- Lace Orchid
Description
Campylocentrum sellowii (also called 'Sellow's Campylocentrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has long, thin, green stems with small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found in rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campylocentrum sellowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylocentrum sellowii is a white, star-shaped inflorescence, with a single pistil and several stamens. The seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylocentrum sellowii is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be planted in a partially shaded area and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Campylocentrum sellowii
Campylocentrum sellowii is native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Campylocentrum sellowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum sellowii?
Campylocentrum sellowii
What type of plant is Campylocentrum sellowii?
Campylocentrum sellowii is an orchid species
Where is Campylocentrum sellowii found?
Campylocentrum sellowii is found in Brazil
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,