Cephalanthera subaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subaphylla
ID:
830105
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miyabe & Kudô
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Agric. Hokkaido Imp. Univ. 26: 373 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829440
Common Names
- Cephalanthera subaphylla
- Small-leaved Orchid
- Small-leaved Cephalanthera
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Cephalanthera subaphylla (also called Subaphylla Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with white or pinkish flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in rocky and grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera subaphylla 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 subaphylla has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Cephalanthera subaphylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Cephalanthera subaphylla
Cephalanthera subaphylla can be found in the Caucasus region of 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
Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudô' in the authors string.
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:622410-1: Based on the initial data import