Chondroscaphe plicata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
852175
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.E.Benn. & Christenson) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22: 22 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851510
Common Names
- Chondroscaphe plicata
- Plicate Chondroscaphe
- Cup-orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chondroscaphe plicata (also called Plicate Chondroscaphe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, as well as in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chondroscaphe plicata has small yellow flowers with a single style and a single anther. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chondroscaphe plicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe plicata
Chondroscaphe plicata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chondroscaphe plicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondroscaphe plicata?
Chondroscaphe plicata
What is the common name of Chondroscaphe plicata?
Pleated Wallaby grass
What is the habitat of Chondroscaphe plicata?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths in south-eastern Australia.
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae, Chondroscaphe amabilis, Chondroscaphe atrilinguis, Chondroscaphe bicolor, Chondroscaphe chestertonii, Chondroscaphe eburnea, Chondroscaphe embreei, Chondroscaphe escobariana, Chondroscaphe flaveola, Chondroscaphe gentryi, Chondroscaphe merana, Chondroscaphe plicata, Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis, Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
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-39718: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.