Collabium evrardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evrardii
ID:
917275
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 84(10): 127 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916610
Common Names
- Collabium evrardii
- Evrard's Collabium
- Collabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collabium evrardii (also called Evrard's 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 evrardii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Collabium evrardii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Collabium evrardii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions can be made in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Collabium evrardii
Collabium evrardii can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
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-46177: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.