Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Prain) S.C.Chen, S.W.Gale & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 25: 251 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778284
Common Names
- Tipularia cunninghamii
- Cunningham's Tipularia
- Cunninghamii Tipularia
Description
Tipularia cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted plant with narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Tipularia cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in wet areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tipularia cunninghamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tipularia cunninghamii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tipularia cunninghamii
Tipularia cunninghamii can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Tipularia cunninghamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tipularia cunninghamii?
Tipularia cunninghamii
What is the common name of Tipularia cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Crane-fly Orchid
Where is Tipularia cunninghamii found?
Tipularia cunninghamii is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia
Species in the Tipularia genus
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
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.