Phragmipedium christiansenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christiansenianum
ID:
270633
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Gruss & Roeth
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 52: 76 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269965
Common Names
- Phragmipedium Christiansenianum
- Christiansenianum Phragmipedium
- Christiansenianum Slipper Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phragmipedium christiansenianum (also called Christiansen's Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmipedium christiansenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmipedium christiansenianum has a large, yellow flower with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmipedium christiansenianum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Phragmipedium christiansenianum
Phragmipedium christiansenianum can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.
Phragmipedium christiansenianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium christiansenianum?
Phragmipedium christiansenianum
What is the common name of Phragmipedium christiansenianum?
Christiansen's Phragmipedium
What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium christiansenianum?
Phragmipedium christiansenianum is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Phragmipedium genus
Phragmipedium besseae, Phragmipedium boissierianum, Phragmipedium caricinum, Phragmipedium caudatum, Phragmipedium christiansenianum, Phragmipedium fischeri, Phragmipedium hirtzii, Phragmipedium humboldtii, Phragmipedium klotzschianum, Phragmipedium lindenii, Phragmipedium lindleyanum, Phragmipedium longifolium, Phragmipedium pearcei, Phragmipedium richteri, Phragmipedium roethianum, Phragmipedium sargentianum, Phragmipedium schlimii, Phragmipedium vittatum, Phragmipedium warszewiczianum, Phragmipedium brasiliense, Phragmipedium kovachii, Phragmipedium andreettae, Phragmipedium pfitzerianum, Phragmipedium anguloi, Phragmipedium guianense,
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
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Jürgen Roeth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roeth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320987-2: Based on the initial data import