Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crucirornibus
ID:
912701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Senghas, D.E.Benn. & Christenson) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 29 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912036



Common Names

  • Comparettia ecalcarata
  • Ecalcarate Comparettia
  • Ecalcarate Comparett


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Description

Comparettia crucirornibus (also called Cruciform Comparettia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comparettia crucirornibus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comparettia crucirornibus has white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comparettia crucirornibus is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Comparettia crucirornibus

Comparettia crucirornibus can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Comparettia genus

Comparettia moroniae, Comparettia acebeyae, Comparettia amboroensis, Comparettia auriculata, Comparettia barkeri, Comparettia bennettii, Comparettia blankei, Comparettia brevis, Comparettia campoverdei, Comparettia carinata, Comparettia chiribogae, Comparettia coimbrae, Comparettia corydaloides, Comparettia crucirornibus, Comparettia delcastilloi, Comparettia ecalcarata, Comparettia embreei, Comparettia equitans, Comparettia frymirei, Comparettia gentryi, Comparettia granizoi, Comparettia hauensteinii, Comparettia heterophylla, Comparettia hirtzii, Comparettia jamiesonii, Comparettia janeae, Comparettia kerspei, Comparettia kroemeri, Comparettia langkastii, Comparettia langlassei, Comparettia larae, Comparettia latipetala, Comparettia limatamboensis, Comparettia luerae, Comparettia markgrafii, Comparettia micrantha, Comparettia minuta, Comparettia mirthae, Comparettia neudeckeri, Comparettia newyorkorum, Comparettia ottonis, Comparettia pacensium, Comparettia palatina, Comparettia paniculata, Comparettia papillosa, Comparettia paraguaensis, Comparettia penduliflora, Comparettia peruvioides, Comparettia portillae, Comparettia rauhii,

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-456937: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.