Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laciniata
ID:
830233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 62: 157 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829568



Common Names

  • Cephalantheropsis laciniata
  • Laciniata Cephalantheropsis
  • Cephalantheropsis Laciniata


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Description

Cephalantheropsis laciniata (also called Laciniate Cephalantheropsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalantheropsis laciniata 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 laciniata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalantheropsis laciniata 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 laciniata

Cephalantheropsis laciniata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-36692: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.