Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arboricola
ID:
1323595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.O'Byrne) Marg.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Red. Subtribe Malaxidinae : 235 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336049



Common Names

  • Arboricola Crepidium
  • Arboricola Orchid
  • Orchid Arboricola


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Description

Crepidium arboricola (also called Arboricolous Crepidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium arboricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium arboricola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium arboricola can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Crepidium arboricola

Crepidium arboricola can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Crepidium arboricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium arboricola?

Crepidium arboricola

What is the common name of Crepidium arboricola?

Tree-loving Crepidium

What is the natural habitat of Crepidium arboricola?

Moist woods and thickets

Species in the Crepidium genus

Crepidium angustifoveum, Crepidium aphyllum, Crepidium clemensii, Crepidium crenatilobum, Crepidium josephianum, Crepidium kandae, Crepidium parryae, Crepidium rajanum, Crepidium sagittiflorum, Crepidium samoense, Crepidium saprophytum, Crepidium sublobatum, Crepidium szlachetkianum, Crepidium tripartitum, Crepidium venosum, Crepidium yamapense, Crepidium exilis, Crepidium klimkoanum, Crepidium fontinale, Crepidium finetii, Crepidium foliosum, Crepidium gibbsiae, Crepidium hainanense, Crepidium insulare, Crepidium sichuanicum, Crepidium bahanense, Crepidium acuminatum, Crepidium alagense, Crepidium amplectens, Crepidium arachnoideum, Crepidium arietinum, Crepidium aschistum, Crepidium atratum, Crepidium atrobrachiatum, Crepidium atrosanguineum, Crepidium auratum, Crepidium balabacense, Crepidium bancanoides, Crepidium bancanum, Crepidium bataanense, Crepidium bengkulense, Crepidium biauritum, Crepidium bidentiferum, Crepidium binabayense, Crepidium bispiriferum, Crepidium brachycaulos, Crepidium brachyodontum, Crepidium bracteosum, Crepidium brevidentatum, Crepidium breviscapum,

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

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.