Cephalanthera exigua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
829747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 70: 71 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829082
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Exigua
- Small Helleborine
- Small Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera exigua (also called 'Exiguous Helleborine', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall, slender stem with bell-shaped, white-violet flowers. It grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera exigua is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used for ground cover and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can thrive in full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera exigua has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera exigua is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Cephalanthera exigua
Cephalanthera exigua is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Cephalanthera exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera exigua?
Cephalanthera exigua
What is the common name of Cephalanthera exigua?
Small helleborine
What is the natural habitat of Cephalanthera exigua?
Woodlands, hedgerows and grasslands
Species in the Cephalanthera genus
Cephalanthera gracilis, Cephalanthera renzii, Cephalanthera austiniae, Cephalanthera calcarata, Cephalanthera caucasica, Cephalanthera cucullata, Cephalanthera damasonium, Cephalanthera epipactoides, Cephalanthera erecta, Cephalanthera exigua, Cephalanthera falcata, Cephalanthera kotschyana, Cephalanthera kurdica, Cephalanthera longibracteata, Cephalanthera longifolia, Cephalanthera mayeri, Cephalanthera pusilla, Cephalanthera rubra, Cephalanthera schaberi, Cephalanthera schulzei, Cephalanthera subaphylla, Cephalanthera taubenheimii, Cephalanthera ericiflora, Cephalanthera humilis, Cephalanthera nanchuanica,
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-36646: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.