Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
saprophytum
ID:
364735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Pantl.) A.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. Orchid Soc. India 13: 54 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364067



Common Names

  • Crepidium saprophytum
  • Saprophytum Crepidium
  • Saprophytum's Crepidium


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis saprophyta (King & Pantl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Microstylis saprophyta King & Pantl. [unknown]

Description

Crepidium saprophytum (also called Saprophytic Crepidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist montane forests. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium saprophytum is a popular ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium saprophytum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium saprophytum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Crepidium saprophytum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Crepidium saprophytum

Crepidium saprophytum is found in the tropical regions of South America.

Crepidium saprophytum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium saprophytum?

Crepidium saprophytum

What type of plant is Crepidium saprophytum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Crepidium saprophytum native to?

Central and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234897: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.