Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lyroglossum
ID:
927599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Marg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 20: 342 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926934



Common Names

  • Crepidium lyroglossum
  • Lyroglossum Crepidium
  • Lunar Crepidium


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Description

Crepidium lyroglossum (also called 'Lance-leafed Crepidium', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with purple veins and a yellow lip. It grows in lowland forests and grasslands, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium lyroglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidium lyroglossum is white with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium lyroglossum is a small, evergreen, terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite, and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepidium lyroglossum

Crepidium lyroglossum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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-48932: Based on the initial data import
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.