Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crescentiformis
ID:
921530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 120: 15 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920865



Common Names

  • Lepanthes Crescentiformis
  • Crescentiformis Lepanthes
  • Crescent-Shaped Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes crescentiformis (also called Crescent-shaped Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes crescentiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthes crescentiformis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes crescentiformis is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Lepanthes crescentiformis

Lepanthes crescentiformis can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

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,

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