Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
secundus
ID:
222158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 199 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221487



Common Names

  • Kreodanthus
  • Cascading Orchid
  • Cascading Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Physurus secundus Ames [unknown]
  • Erythrodes secunda Ames [unknown]

Description

Kreodanthus secundus (also called 'Second Kreodanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small, evergreen herbaceous plant with narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in montane and submontane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Kreodanthus secundus 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

Kreodanthus secundus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kreodanthus secundus is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is an excellent choice for container gardening. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Kreodanthus secundus requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Kreodanthus secundus

Kreodanthus secundus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Kreodanthus secundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kreodanthus secundus?

Kreodanthus secundus

What is the common name of Kreodanthus secundus?

Secund Kreodanthus

What is the family of Kreodanthus secundus?

Asteraceae

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-106450: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.