Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bentleyi
ID:
924710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freudenst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 511. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924045



Common Names

  • Bentleyi Corallorhiza
  • Bentley's Coralroot
  • Bentley's Corallorhiza


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Description

Corallorhiza bentleyi (also called Bentley's Coralroot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the United States, and is found in moist forested areas. It is a small herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Corallorhiza bentleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corallorhiza bentleyi is yellow and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corallorhiza bentleyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Corallorhiza bentleyi

Corallorhiza bentleyi is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-47022: Based on the initial data import
John V. Freudenstein (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freudenst.' in the authors string.