Status:
valid
Authors:
Correll
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 9: 152 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924390
Common Names
- Coralroot Orchid
- Williams' Coralroot
- Coral-root
Description
Corallorhiza williamsii (also called Williams' 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 williamsii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corallorhiza williamsii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corallorhiza williamsii 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 williamsii
Corallorhiza williamsii can be found in the temperate forests of North America.
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,