Cephalanthera falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
829758
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 187 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829093
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Falcata
- Sickle-Leaved Helleborine
- Sickle-Leaved Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera falcata (also called 'Falcate 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 falcata 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
The flower of Cephalanthera falcata is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera falcata is a perennial herb native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist soils and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cephalanthera falcata
Cephalanthera falcata can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans.
Cephalanthera falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera falcata?
Cephalanthera falcata
What is the common name of Cephalanthera falcata?
Falcate Orchid
Where is Cephalanthera falcata native to?
Europe and Asia
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-36647: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.