Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
934017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 817 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933355



Common Names

  • Cryptopus elatus
  • Elatus Cryptopus
  • Elatus Moss


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Description

Cryptopus elatus (also called Erect Cryptopus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptopus elatus is a plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening. It is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions and its ability to attract butterflies. It can also be used to create a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptopus elatus has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptopus elatus is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division or seeds.

Where to Find Cryptopus elatus

Cryptopus elatus is native to South Africa.

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-52137: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.