Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carnosiflorus
ID:
218447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot. 11: 213 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217776



Common Names

  • Isochilus carnosiflorus
  • Fleshy-Flowered Isochilus
  • Fleshy-Flowered Isochilus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Isochilus crassiflorus A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Isochilus linearis carnosiflorus (Lindl.) Correll [unknown]

Description

Isochilus carnosiflorus (also called Carnose-flowered Isochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isochilus carnosiflorus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white with yellow center. Seed: small, dark brown. Seedlings: small, green with white spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isochilus carnosiflorus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Isochilus carnosiflorus

Isochilus carnosiflorus is native to Central America.

Isochilus carnosiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isochilus carnosiflorus?

Isochilus carnosiflorus

What are the common names of Isochilus carnosiflorus?

Carnose-flowered Isochilus

What is the natural habitat of Isochilus carnosiflorus?

Grassy and rocky areas

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-102852: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.