Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
junghuhnii
ID:
927566

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 127 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926901



Common Names

  • Crepidium junghuhnii
  • Junghuhn's Crepidium
  • Junghuhn's Orchid


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Description

Crepidium junghuhnii (also called Junghuhn's Crepidium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. It has an upright stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium junghuhnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium junghuhnii 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 junghuhnii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds must be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepidium junghuhnii

Crepidium junghuhnii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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-48902: 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.