Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
927275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 52 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926610



Common Names

  • Cranichis Picta
  • Picta Cranichis
  • Painted Cranichis


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Description

Cranichis picta (also called Painted Cranichis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in wet forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has an upright stem with two to four leaves, and a single, yellow-green flower with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Cranichis picta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cranichis picta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cranichis picta is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix, in partial to full shade, and with regular watering. Propagation is done by division of mature plants or by seed.

Where to Find Cranichis picta

Cranichis picta is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests.

Species in the Cranichis genus

Cranichis turkeliae, Cranichis acuminatissima, Cranichis amplectens, Cranichis antioquiensis, Cranichis apiculata, Cranichis brachyblephara, Cranichis callifera, Cranichis calva, Cranichis candida, Cranichis castellanosii, Cranichis ciliata, Cranichis ciliilabia, Cranichis cochleata, Cranichis crumenifera, Cranichis diphylla, Cranichis elliptica, Cranichis engelii, Cranichis fendleri, Cranichis foliosa, Cranichis galatea, Cranichis garayana, Cranichis gibbosa, Cranichis glabricaulis, Cranichis glandulosa, Cranichis gracilis, Cranichis hassleri, Cranichis hieroglyphica, Cranichis lankesteri, Cranichis lehmanniana, Cranichis lehmannii, Cranichis lichenophila, Cranichis longipetiolata, Cranichis macroblepharis, Cranichis muscosa, Cranichis notata, Cranichis nudilabia, Cranichis ovata, Cranichis parvula, Cranichis picta, Cranichis polyantha, Cranichis pulvinifera, Cranichis reticulata, Cranichis revoluta, Cranichis ricartii, Cranichis saccata, Cranichis scripta, Cranichis sparrei, Cranichis subumbellata, Cranichis sylvatica, Cranichis talamancana,

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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