Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
orbicans
ID:
1327085

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1306, Suppl.): 37 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339539



Common Names

  • Crepidium orbicans
  • Orbicans Crepidium
  • Crepidium Orbicans


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Description

Crepidium orbicans (also called Orbicans 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 orbicans 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 orbicans has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium orbicans is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Crepidium orbicans

Crepidium orbicans is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.

Crepidium orbicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium orbicans?

Crepidium orbicans

What is the common name of Crepidium orbicans?

Orbicans Crepidium

Where is Crepidium orbicans found?

South America

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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.