Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fontinale
ID:
809028

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 8 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808362



Common Names

  • Exiguous Meadow Saffron
  • Exiguous Saffron
  • Exiguous Meadow Saffron


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Description

Crepidium fontinale (also called 'Crested Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to China, India, Nepal, and Vietnam and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium fontinale is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium fontinale has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The fruits are ovoid and covered with short, soft hairs. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium fontinale is a species of plant native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Crepidium fontinale

Crepidium fontinale is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Crepidium fontinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium fontinale?

Crepidium fontinale

What is the natural habitat of Crepidium fontinale?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the flower color of Crepidium fontinale?

White

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-346588: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.