Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schulzei
ID:
830084

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Orchid. : 439 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829419



Common Names

  • Subaphylla Cephalanthera
  • Subaphylla Helleborine
  • Subaphylla Hooded Orchid


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Description

Cephalanthera schulzei (also called Schulze'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 schulzei 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 schulzei has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalanthera schulzei 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 schulzei

Cephalanthera schulzei is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Cephalanthera schulzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera schulzei?

Cephalanthera schulzei

What is the family of Cephalanthera schulzei?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Cephalanthera schulzei?

Schulze's Helleborine

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-36678: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.