Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wendlandii
ID:
917894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Marg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Bot. Poloniae 78: 299 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917229



Common Names

  • Crossoliparis wendlandii
  • Wendlandii Crossoliparis
  • Crossoliparis of Wendlandii


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Description

Crossoliparis wendlandii (also called Wendland's Crossoliparis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crossoliparis wendlandii is a species of orchid native to New Guinea. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossoliparis wendlandii has a large, bright yellow flower with red and white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossoliparis wendlandii is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is found in open grassland and scrub. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tuberous roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Crossoliparis wendlandii

Crossoliparis wendlandii is native to South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Species in the Crossoliparis genus

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.