Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roohutuensis
ID:
1333675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) T.P.Lin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 89 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346129





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Description

Crepidium roohutuensis (also called Roohutu Crepidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 0.3-0.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium roohutuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crepidium roohutuensis are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium roohutuensis is a terrestrial orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, acidic potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs in the spring.

Where to Find Crepidium roohutuensis

Crepidium roohutuensis is native to the tropical rainforests of India.

Crepidium roohutuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium roohutuensis?

Crepidium roohutuensis

What are the common names of Crepidium roohutuensis?

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What is the natural habitat of Crepidium roohutuensis?

Tropical rainforest

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

Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.