Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lunata
ID:
933753

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 2: t. 153 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933091



Common Names

  • Cryptarrhena lunata
  • Cryptarrhena-Lunata
  • Cryptarrhena Lunata


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Description

Cryptarrhena lunata (also called Crescent Cryptarrhena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptarrhena lunata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptarrhena lunata is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptarrhena lunata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions immediately and water well.

Where to Find Cryptarrhena lunata

Cryptarrhena lunata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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-51882: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.