Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) S.S.Ying
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Coloured Ill. Indig. Orchids Taiwan 3: 622 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829557
Common Names
- Cephalantheropsis halconensis
- Halconensis Cephalantheropsis
- Cephalantheropsis Halconensis
Description
Cephalantheropsis halconensis (also called Halcon Cephalantheropsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalantheropsis halconensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalantheropsis halconensis is a pink, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalantheropsis halconensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cephalantheropsis halconensis
Cephalantheropsis halconensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Cephalantheropsis genus
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,