Collabium chinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
917262
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 4: 217 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916597
Common Names
- Collabium chinense
- Chinese Collabium
- Collabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collabium chinense (also called Chinese Collabium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.5m, with thin, arching leaves and small, white flower spikes in late summer. It is found in moist meadows, woodland edges and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Collabium chinense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Collabium chinense is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Collabium chinense is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Collabium chinense
Collabium chinense is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Collabium chinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collabium chinense?
Collabium chinense
What is the family of Collabium chinense?
Araceae
What is the common name of Collabium chinense?
Chinese Collabium
Species in the Collabium genus
Collabium acuticalcar, Collabium bicameratum, Collabium carinatum, Collabium chapaense, Collabium chinense, Collabium chloranthum, Collabium delavayi, Collabium evrardii, Collabium formosanum, Collabium nebulosum, Collabium pumilum, Collabium simplex, Collabium vesicatum, Collabium ovalifolium, Collabium yunnanense,
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-46174: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.