Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crista-galli
ID:
954596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) N.H.Williams & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 136 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953934



Common Names

  • Crista-Galli Erycina
  • Crista-Galli's Erycina
  • Crista-Galli Erycina


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Description

Erycina crista-galli (also called Crested Gall Erycina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erycina crista-galli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycina crista-galli is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycina crista-galli can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Erycina crista-galli

Erycina crista-galli can be found in tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

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-71979: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.