Cephalanthera pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
830008
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 70: 72 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829343
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Pusilla
- Dwarf Orchid
- Dwarf Cephalanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera pusilla (also called Dwarf helleborine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands. It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of basal leaves and upright stems bearing small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera pusilla is an evergreen, perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive, white flowers and its ability to thrive in shady areas. It is also known for its medicinal properties and has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cephalanthera pusilla flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera pusilla is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cephalanthera pusilla
Cephalanthera pusilla is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.
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-36670: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.