Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 618 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338483
Common Names
- Cranichis cristalinensis
- Cristalinensis Cranesbill
- Cristalinensis-Cranesbill
Description
Cranichis cristalinensis (also called Cristalina Cranichis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cranichis cristalinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cranichis cristalinensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut and the seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cranichis cristalinensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Cranichis cristalinensis
Cranichis cristalinensis is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Cranichis cristalinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cranichis cristalinensis?
Cranichis cristalinensis
What is the family of Cranichis cristalinensis?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Cranichis cristalinensis?
Epiphytic on trees in wet forest
Species in the Cranichis genus
Cranichis turkeliae,
Cranichis acuminatissima,
Cranichis amplectens,
Cranichis antioquiensis,
Cranichis apiculata,
Cranichis brachyblephara,
Cranichis callifera,
Cranichis calva,
Cranichis candida,
Cranichis castellanosii,
Cranichis ciliata,
Cranichis ciliilabia,
Cranichis cochleata,
Cranichis crumenifera,
Cranichis diphylla,
Cranichis elliptica,
Cranichis engelii,
Cranichis fendleri,
Cranichis foliosa,
Cranichis galatea,
Cranichis garayana,
Cranichis gibbosa,
Cranichis glabricaulis,
Cranichis glandulosa,
Cranichis gracilis,
Cranichis hassleri,
Cranichis hieroglyphica,
Cranichis lankesteri,
Cranichis lehmanniana,
Cranichis lehmannii,
Cranichis lichenophila,
Cranichis longipetiolata,
Cranichis macroblepharis,
Cranichis muscosa,
Cranichis notata,
Cranichis nudilabia,
Cranichis ovata,
Cranichis parvula,
Cranichis picta,
Cranichis polyantha,
Cranichis pulvinifera,
Cranichis reticulata,
Cranichis revoluta,
Cranichis ricartii,
Cranichis saccata,
Cranichis scripta,
Cranichis sparrei,
Cranichis subumbellata,
Cranichis sylvatica,
Cranichis talamancana,
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,