Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Hu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 64 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336416
Common Names
- Cremastra malipoensis
- Malipoensis Cremastra
- Malipo Cremastra
Description
Cremastra malipoensis (also called Malipo Cremastra, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China. It has an erect stem with a single leaf at the base and a few bracts. It has a white flower with a yellow lip and a long spur. It grows in wet meadows, grasslands, and tropical deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cremastra malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cremastra malipoensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
Where to Find Cremastra malipoensis
Cremastra malipoensis is native to China.
Cremastra malipoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cremastra malipoensis?
Cremastra malipoensis
What type of plant is Cremastra malipoensis?
Orchid
Where is Cremastra malipoensis found?
China
Species in the Cremastra genus
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
Guang Wan Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Hu' in the authors string.