Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 482 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793011
Common Names
- Campomanesia Cerasoides
- Campomanesia Chrysophylla
- Campomanesia Ciliata
Description
Coccineorchis cristata (also called Cristata Coccineorchis, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coccineorchis cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is also used in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coccineorchis cristata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccineorchis cristata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Coccineorchis cristata
Coccineorchis cristata is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukuoka, and Shizuoka.
Coccineorchis cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccineorchis cristata?
Coccineorchis cristata
What is the common name of Coccineorchis cristata?
Cristate Orchid
Where is Coccineorchis cristata native to?
Mexico
Species in the Coccineorchis 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,