Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
933821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Napal. : 36 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933159



Common Names

  • Cryptochilus sanguinea
  • Bloody Cryptochilus
  • Bloody Cryptochilus Lily


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Description

Cryptochilus sanguinea (also called Blood 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 red flowers. It is typically found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptochilus sanguinea has small red flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale red color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptochilus sanguinea 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 sanguinea

Cryptochilus sanguinea 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,

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