Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinifera
ID:
927297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 204. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926632



Common Names

  • Cranichis Pulvinifera
  • Pulvinifera Cranichis
  • Cushion-bearing Cranichis


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Description

Cranichis pulvinifera (also called Cushion-bearing 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 pulvinifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cranichis pulvinifera has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cranichis pulvinifera can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Cranichis pulvinifera

Cranichis pulvinifera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48681: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.