Cephalantheropsis longipes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
830255
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 62: 156 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829590
Common Names
- Long-Stemmed Cephalantheropsis
- Longipes Cephalantheropsis
- Long-Stemmed Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalantheropsis longipes (also called Long-Stalked 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 longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalantheropsis longipes has small, white flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Cephalantheropsis longipes 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 longipes
Cephalantheropsis longipes is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Cephalantheropsis longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalantheropsis longipes?
Cephalantheropsis longipes
What is the family of Cephalantheropsis longipes?
Lamiales
What is the common name of Cephalantheropsis longipes?
Long-Stalked Cephalantheropsis
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36694: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.