Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 130 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926998
Common Names
- Crepidium Protractum
- Protractum Crepidium
- Protractum Orchid
Description
Crepidium protractum (also called Protracted Crepidium, among many other common names) is an orchid species found in Southeast Asia, from India to China and Malaysia. It grows on trees and rocks in humid forests, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m. It has long, narrow leaves and a single, white flower.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium protractum is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepidium protractum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium protractum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Crepidium protractum
Crepidium protractum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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,