Cephalanthera humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
923960
Status:
valid
Authors:
X.H.Jin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 598 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923295
Common Names
- Cephalanthera humilis
- Humilis Cephalanthera
- Humble Orchid
Searching for Cephalanthera humilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera humilis (also called Lowland Helleborine, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Europe. It has small, oval-shaped, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in shady, moist areas and is often found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera humilis has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are arranged in a star-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Searching for Cephalanthera humilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera humilis can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in the spring or early summer and replant in a well-draining soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks.
Where to Find Cephalanthera humilis
Cephalanthera humilis is native to Austria and can be found in the provinces of Tyrol and Salzburg.
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-468994: Based on the initial data import
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.