Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
notata
ID:
927262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 5: 73 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926597

Common Names

  • Cranichis Notata
  • Notata Cranichis
  • Noted Cranichis

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Description

Cranichis notata (also called Noted Cranichis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in wet forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has an upright stem with two to four leaves, and a single, yellow-green flower with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Cranichis notata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cranichis notata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cranichis notata is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix, in partial to full shade, and with regular watering. Propagation is done by division of mature plants or by seed.

Where to Find Cranichis notata

Cranichis notata is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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,

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