Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
commelinifolium
ID:
927505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll. & C.Morren) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 125 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926840



Common Names

  • Crepidium commelinifolium
  • Commelina-Leaf Crepidium
  • Commelina-Leaf Orchid


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Description

Crepidium commelinifolium (also called Commelinifolium Crepidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, pseudobulb-like stem and a single, leathery, lance-shaped leaf. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium commelinifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepidium commelinifolium sub. szymborskianum Margońska

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium commelinifolium has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium commelinifolium is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in a clump. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crepidium commelinifolium

Crepidium commelinifolium can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48848: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Charles François Antoine Morren (1807-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Morren' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.