Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculare
ID:
927643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm. & Jeffrey) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Orchid Fl. Thailand : 18 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926978



Common Names

  • Crepidium orbiculare
  • Orbiculare Crepidium
  • Lunar Crepidium


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Description

Crepidium orbiculare (also called 'Orbiculare Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is characterized by its long, thin leaves and its white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium orbiculare 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 orbiculare has white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium orbiculare 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 orbiculare

Crepidium orbiculare 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-48972: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.