Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
1414358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 194. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426823



Common Names

  • Cryptochilus acuminatus
  • Acuminate Cryptochilus
  • Acuminate Helleborine


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Description

Cryptochilus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Cryptochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptochilus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptochilus acuminatus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochilus acuminatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Cryptochilus acuminatus

Cryptochilus acuminatus is native to temperate regions of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

Cryptochilus acuminatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptochilus acuminatus?

Cryptochilus acuminatus

What is the common name of Cryptochilus acuminatus?

Acuminate Cryptochilus

What is the family of Cryptochilus acuminatus?

Gesneriaceae

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

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.