Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
moluccanum
ID:
1411929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Ormerod

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Checkl. Papuasian Orchids 151. 2017 [Mar 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424394



Common Names

  • Moluccan Crepidium
  • Moluccan Star of Bethlehem
  • Moluccan False Solomon's Seal


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Description

Crepidium moluccanum (also called 'Moluccan Crepidium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Moluccas and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium moluccanum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium moluccanum has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium moluccanum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The stems should be cut just below a node and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered sparingly until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Crepidium moluccanum

Crepidium moluccanum is native to Indonesia.

Crepidium moluccanum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crepidium moluccanum?

Crepidium moluccanum is native to India.

What is the optimal temperature for Crepidium moluccanum?

Crepidium moluccanum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Crepidium moluccanum need?

Crepidium moluccanum prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.