Cephalanthera schaberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaberi
ID:
830076
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Baumann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchid. Baden-Württemberg 12: 116 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829411
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Schaberi
- Schaber's Helleborine
- Schaber's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera schaberi (also called Schaber's 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 schaberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera schaberi has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera schaberi is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cephalanthera schaberi
Cephalanthera schaberi is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.
Cephalanthera schaberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera schaberi?
Cephalanthera schaberi
What is the family of Cephalanthera schaberi?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Cephalanthera schaberi?
Schaber's Helleborine
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-36677: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.