Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
petelotii
ID:
933819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 79: 164 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933157



Common Names

  • Cryptochilus petelotii
  • Petelot's Cryptochilus
  • Petelot's Cryptochilus Lily


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Description

Cryptochilus petelotii (also called Petelot's Cryptochilus, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochilus petelotii has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochilus petelotii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Cryptochilus petelotii

Cryptochilus petelotii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-51947: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.