Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tang & F.T.Wang) Nuammee, Seelanan, Suddee & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 44: 36 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347730
Common Names
- Crepidium szemaoense
- Szemaoense Orchid
- Tiny Orchid
Description
Crepidium szemaoense (also called 'Szemaoense Crepidium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers, and grows in moist forests and along streams. It produces small, yellow fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium szemaoense is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepidium szemaoense has white and yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium szemaoense is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Crepidium szemaoense
Crepidium szemaoense is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.
Crepidium szemaoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepidium szemaoense?
Crepidium szemaoense
What is the family of Crepidium szemaoense?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Crepidium szemaoense?
Szemaoense Crepidium
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
T. Seelanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seelanan' in the authors string.
Anchalee Nuammee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nuammee' in the authors string.