Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crocodiliceps
ID:
975297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 61: 41 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974635



Common Names

  • Goodyera crocodiliceps
  • Crocodiliceps Goodyera
  • Crocodiliceps Rattlesnake Plantain


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Description

Goodyera crocodiliceps (also called Crocodile-headed Goodyera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are dark green in color and white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist forests and meadows and is tolerant of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera crocodiliceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodyera crocodiliceps has small, white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera crocodiliceps is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller pieces, then replant in a potting mix.

Where to Find Goodyera crocodiliceps

Goodyera crocodiliceps can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Species in the Goodyera genus

Goodyera condensata, Goodyera sechellarum, Goodyera stelidifera, Goodyera rosulacea, Goodyera sumbawana, Goodyera fimbrilabia, Goodyera goudotii, Goodyera myanmarica, Goodyera polyphylla, Goodyera purpusii, Goodyera rosea, Goodyera zacuapanensis, Goodyera rhombodoides, Goodyera afzelii, Goodyera alveolata, Goodyera amoena, Goodyera angustifolia, Goodyera beccarii, Goodyera bifida, Goodyera biflora, Goodyera boninensis, Goodyera brachystegia, Goodyera bracteata, Goodyera bradeorum, Goodyera clausa, Goodyera colorata, Goodyera crocodiliceps, Goodyera daibuzanensis, Goodyera denticulata, Goodyera dolabripetala, Goodyera elmeri, Goodyera erosa, Goodyera erythrodoides, Goodyera flaccida, Goodyera foliosa, Goodyera fumata, Goodyera fusca, Goodyera gemmata, Goodyera gibbsiae, Goodyera hachijoensis, Goodyera hemsleyana, Goodyera henryi, Goodyera hispaniolae, Goodyera hispida, Goodyera humicola, Goodyera inmeghema, Goodyera kwangtungensis, Goodyera lamprotaenia, Goodyera lanceolata, Goodyera luzonensis,

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-91793: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.