Cephalanthera renzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
renzii
ID:
353789
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Baumann, H.Baumann, R.Lorenz & Ruedi Peter
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 35: 185 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353121
Common Names
- Cephalanthera renzii
- Renz's Cephalanthera
- Renz's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera renzii (also called Renz's Cephalanthera, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is an evergreen perennial herb with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera renzii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera renzii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera renzii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Cephalanthera renzii
Cephalanthera renzii is found in India, in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Cephalanthera renzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera renzii?
Cephalanthera renzii
What is the common name of Cephalanthera renzii?
Renz's Cephalanthera
What is the family of Cephalanthera renzii?
Orchidaceae
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-232634: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Brigitte Baumann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Baumann' in the authors string.
Ruedi Peter (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruedi Peter' in the authors string.
Richard Michael Lorenz (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lorenz' in the authors string.