Cephalanthera longibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
829866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 188 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829201
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Longibracteata
- Long-Bracted Orchid
- Long-Bracted Cephalanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera longibracteata (also called Long-bracted Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera longibracteata 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 longibracteata has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a long tube. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera longibracteata is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed, sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cephalanthera longibracteata
Cephalanthera longibracteata is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Cephalanthera longibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera longibracteata?
Cephalanthera longibracteata
What is the common name of Cephalanthera longibracteata?
Long-bracted Orchid
Where is Cephalanthera longibracteata 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-36657: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.