Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich. & Galeotti
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 19 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924244
Common Names
- Corallorhiza bulbosa
- Bulbosa Corallorhiza
- Corallorhiza bulbosa Tree
Description
Corallorhiza bulbosa (also called Bulbous Coralroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, growing up to 20 cm in height. It is native to the temperate forests of North America, and usually grows in shady, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Corallorhiza bulbosa is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corallorhiza bulbosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corallorhiza bulbosa can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Corallorhiza bulbosa
Corallorhiza bulbosa is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Corallorhiza genus
Corallorhiza bentleyi,
Corallorhiza bulbosa,
Corallorhiza ekmanii,
Corallorhiza macrantha,
Corallorhiza maculata,
Corallorhiza mertensiana,
Corallorhiza odontorhiza,
Corallorhiza striata,
Corallorhiza trifida,
Corallorhiza williamsii,
Corallorhiza wisteriana,
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,