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
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.
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 Isochilus genus
Isochilus alatus,
Isochilus aurantiacus,
Isochilus bracteatus,
Isochilus carnosiflorus,
Isochilus chiriquensis,
Isochilus langlassei,
Isochilus latibracteatus,
Isochilus linearis,
Isochilus major,
Isochilus pitalensis,
Isochilus smithii,
Isochilus unilateralis,
Isochilus oaxacanus,
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,