Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassilabia
ID:
502991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Carnevali & I.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 7: 538 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502323



Common Names

  • Crassilabia Prosthechea
  • Crassilabia-berry
  • Crassilabia-thorn


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Synonyms

  • Hormidium baculibulbum (Schltr.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Hormidium variegatum (Hook.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Hormidium virens (Lindl.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Prosthechea christii (Rchb.f.) Dodson & Hágsater [unknown]
  • Prosthechea leopardina (Rchb.f.) Dodson & Hágsater [unknown]
  • Prosthechea vespa triandra (Dod) Nir [unknown]
  • Anacheilium crassilabium (Poepp. & Endl.) Withner, P.A.Harding & Campacci [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum angustipetalum Hoehne [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum coriaceum (Hook.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum crassilabium (Poepp. & Endl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum virens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Prosthechea longipes (Rchb.f.) Chiron [unknown]
  • Prosthechea vespa duartiana Chiron & V.P.Castro [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum leopardinum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum lineatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Encyclia christii (Rchb.f.) Dodson [unknown]
  • Encyclia crassilabia (Poepp. & Endl.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Encyclia leopardina (Rchb.f.) Dodson & Hágsater [unknown]
  • Encyclia vespa triandra Dod [unknown]
  • Epidendrum baculibulbum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum christi Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum coriaceum C.Parker ex Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Epidendrum coriaceum H.Focke [illegitimate]
  • Epidendrum crassilabium Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum feddeanum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum leopardinum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum longipes Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum rhabdobulbon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum rhopalobulbon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum saccharatum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum variegatum Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Encyclia feddeana (Kraenzl.) ined [unknown]
  • Encyclia longipes (Rchb.f.) Dodson [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea crassilabia (also called Prosthechea crassilabia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea crassilabia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea crassilabia is yellow in color, with a long corolla tube and 5 petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea crassilabia is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Prosthechea crassilabia

Prosthechea crassilabia can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Prosthechea crassilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea crassilabia?

Prosthechea crassilabia

What is the common name of Prosthechea crassilabia?

Crassilabia prosthechea

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea crassilabia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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-259682: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.