Collabium formosanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosanum
ID:
917278
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 319 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916613
Common Names
- Collabium formosanum
- Formosan Collabium
- Collabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collabium formosanum (also called Formosan 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 formosanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Collabium formosanum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Collabium formosanum is a perennial herb that is native to Taiwan. 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 formosanum
Collabium formosanum 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-46178: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.