Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 6: 283 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764081
Common Names
- Bellflower Orchid
- Conanthera
- Campanula Orchid
Description
Conanthera campanulata (also called Campanulate Conanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white and pink flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Conanthera campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conanthera campanulata has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conanthera campanulata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.
Where to Find Conanthera campanulata
Conanthera campanulata is found in Australia.
Conanthera campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conanthera campanulata?
Conanthera campanulata
What is the common name of Conanthera campanulata?
Bell-shaped Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Conanthera campanulata?
Conanthera campanulata is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Conanthera genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula,
Conanthera bifolia,
Conanthera campanulata,
Conanthera trimaculata,
Conanthera urceolata,
Conanthera trimaculata,
Cyanastrum cordifolium,
Cyanastrum goetzeanum,
Cyanastrum johnstonii,
Cyanella alba,
Cyanella aquatica,
Cyanella cygnea,
Cyanella hyacinthoides,
Cyanella lutea,
Cyanella orchidiformis,
Cyanella pentheri,
Cyanella ramosissima,
Cyanella ramosissima,
Cyanella marlothii,
Eremiolirion amboense,
Kabuyea hostifolia,
Odontostomum hartwegii,
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus,
Tecophilaea violiflora,
Walleria nutans,
Walleria mackenzii,
Walleria gracilis,
Zephyra elegans,
Zephyra compacta,