Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 358 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916619
Common Names
- Collabium nebulosum
- Nebulous Collabium
- Collabium
Description
Collabium nebulosum (also called Nebulous Collabium, among many other common names) is a small flowering plant species found in the humid forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a white-pink color. It grows in humid, shady areas and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Uses & Benefits
Collabium nebulosum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Collabium nebulosum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Collabium nebulosum 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 nebulosum
Collabium nebulosum 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,