Status:
valid
Authors:
Conrad
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 6: 145 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924391
Common Names
- Wister's Coralroot
- Coral-root
- Wister's Coral-root
Description
Corallorhiza wisteriana (also called Wister'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 wisteriana 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 wisteriana 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 wisteriana 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 wisteriana
Corallorhiza wisteriana 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,