Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cupreum
ID:
927514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Marg. & Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 46: 69 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926849



Common Names

  • Cupreum Crepidium
  • Cupreum Crepidium
  • Cupreum Crepidium


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Description

Crepidium cupreum (also called 'Copper Slipper Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, cup-shaped flower with a yellowish-brown lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium cupreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium cupreum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium cupreum 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 cupreum

Crepidium cupreum 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-48856: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.