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
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.
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 Cryptochilus 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
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.