Cypripedium herae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herae
ID:
385937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewacha & Sheviak
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 73: 296 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385269
Common Names
- Herae Cypripedium
- Herae Lady's Slipper
- Herae Cypringlea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cypripedium herae (also called Hera's Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in wet montane forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cypripedium herae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cypripedium herae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cypripedium herae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It 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 new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Cypripedium herae
Cypripedium herae is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Cypripedium herae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cypripedium herae?
Cypripedium herae
What type of plant is Cypripedium herae?
A terrestrial orchid
Where is Cypripedium herae found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Cypripedium genus
Cypripedium herae, Cypripedium sichuanense, Cypripedium acaule, Cypripedium alaskanum, Cypripedium andrewsii, Cypripedium arietinum, Cypripedium bardolphianum, Cypripedium calceolus, Cypripedium calcicola, Cypripedium californicum, Cypripedium candidum, Cypripedium catherinae, Cypripedium columbianum, Cypripedium cordigerum, Cypripedium debile, Cypripedium dickinsonianum, Cypripedium elegans, Cypripedium fargesii, Cypripedium farreri, Cypripedium fasciculatum, Cypripedium fasciolatum, Cypripedium flavum, Cypripedium formosanum, Cypripedium forrestii, Cypripedium franchetii, Cypripedium guttatum, Cypripedium henryi, Cypripedium himalaicum, Cypripedium irapeanum, Cypripedium japonicum, Cypripedium kentuckiense, Cypripedium lentiginosum, Cypripedium lichiangense, Cypripedium ludlowii, Cypripedium luzmarianum, Cypripedium macranthos, Cypripedium margaritaceum, Cypripedium micranthum, Cypripedium molle, Cypripedium montanum, Cypripedium palangshanense, Cypripedium parviflorum, Cypripedium passerinum, Cypripedium plectrochilum, Cypripedium reginae, Cypripedium segawae, Cypripedium shanxiense, Cypripedium subtropicum, Cypripedium taibaiense, Cypripedium tibeticum,
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-239107: Based on the initial data import
Charles John Sheviak (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheviak' in the authors string.
Bud Ewacha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewacha' in the authors string.