Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cernua
ID:
900204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 237. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899539

Common Names

  • Coccineorchis cernua
  • Cernua Orchid
  • Cocco Orchid

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Description

Coccineorchis cernua (also called Nodding Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from disturbed areas to grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coccineorchis cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccineorchis cernua is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccineorchis cernua is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown from seed or from division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Coccineorchis cernua

Coccineorchis cernua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, 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-44269: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.