Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
927635

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 129 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926970



Common Names

  • Crepidium obovatum
  • Obovatum Crepidium
  • Lunar Crepidium


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Description

Crepidium obovatum (also called 'Oval-leaved 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 obovatum has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food for animals. It also has medicinal uses such as being used to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium obovatum has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium obovatum 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 obovatum

Crepidium obovatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-48965: 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.