Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bulbosa
ID:
924909

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


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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.

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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 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-47024: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.