Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wisteriana
ID:
925056

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


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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.

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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 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,

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