Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odontorhiza
ID:
925028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 197 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924363



Common Names

  • Tooth-spurred Coralroot
  • Tooth-spurred Coral Root Orchid
  • Tooth-spurred Coral Orchid


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Description

Corallorhiza odontorhiza (also called Tooth-root 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 odontorhiza is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique and attractive flower that is a deep purple-red color. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in areas with dry soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corallorhiza odontorhiza var. odontorhiza
Corallorhiza odontorhiza var. pringlei (Greenm.) Freudenst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corallorhiza odontorhiza is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corallorhiza odontorhiza 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 odontorhiza

Corallorhiza odontorhiza 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-47072: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.