Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marg. & Szlach.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1306, Suppl.): 37 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339537
Common Names
- Crepidium magnicallosa
- Magnicallosa Crepidium
- Crepidium Magnicallosa
Description
Crepidium magnicallosa (also called Magnallosa Crepidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a long, narrow leaf blade and a short, dense inflorescence. It is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in its native range.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium magnicallosa is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepidium magnicallosa has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium magnicallosa is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Crepidium magnicallosa
Crepidium magnicallosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.
Crepidium magnicallosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepidium magnicallosa?
Crepidium magnicallosa
What is the common name of Crepidium magnicallosa?
Magnificent Crepidium
What is the natural habitat of Crepidium magnicallosa?
It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama
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,