Collabium ovalifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
923764
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 227 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923099
Common Names
- Collabium Ovalifolium
- Ovalifolium Collabium
- Ovalifolium Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collabium ovalifolium (also called 'Oval-leaved Collabium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Collabium ovalifolium is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Collabium ovalifolium has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Collabium ovalifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
Where to Find Collabium ovalifolium
Collabium ovalifolium can be found in Australia.
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-468789: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.