Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
924978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf. in Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 12 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924313



Common Names

  • Ekman's Coralroot
  • Ekman's Coral Root Orchid
  • Ekman's Coral Orchid


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Description

Corallorhiza ekmanii (also called Ekman's Coralroot, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and a single leaf. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests, meadows, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Corallorhiza ekmanii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a decorative plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corallorhiza ekmanii is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black and oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corallorhiza ekmanii can be propagated by division. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Corallorhiza ekmanii

Corallorhiza ekmanii can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

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-47028: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.