Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graciliscapum
ID:
927546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 126 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926881

Common Names

  • Graciliscapum Crepidium
  • Graciliscapum Crepidium
  • Graciliscapum Crepidium

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Description

Crepidium graciliscapum (also called Slender-Scaped Crepidium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. It has an upright stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium graciliscapum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce fever, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium graciliscapum has white flowers with a yellow center and a red-tipped lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a white to light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium graciliscapum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Crepidium graciliscapum

Crepidium graciliscapum is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean.

Species in the Crepidium genus

Crepidium angustifoveum, Crepidium aphyllum, Crepidium clemensii, Crepidium crenatilobum, Crepidium josephianum, Crepidium kandae, Crepidium parryae, Crepidium rajanum, Crepidium sagittiflorum, Crepidium samoense, Crepidium saprophytum, Crepidium sublobatum, Crepidium szlachetkianum, Crepidium tripartitum, Crepidium venosum, Crepidium yamapense, Crepidium exilis, Crepidium klimkoanum, Crepidium fontinale, Crepidium finetii, Crepidium foliosum, Crepidium gibbsiae, Crepidium hainanense, Crepidium insulare, Crepidium sichuanicum, Crepidium bahanense, Crepidium acuminatum, Crepidium alagense, Crepidium amplectens, Crepidium arachnoideum, Crepidium arietinum, Crepidium aschistum, Crepidium atratum, Crepidium atrobrachiatum, Crepidium atrosanguineum, Crepidium auratum, Crepidium balabacense, Crepidium bancanoides, Crepidium bancanum, Crepidium bataanense, Crepidium bengkulense, Crepidium biauritum, Crepidium bidentiferum, Crepidium binabayense, Crepidium bispiriferum, Crepidium brachycaulos, Crepidium brachyodontum, Crepidium bracteosum, Crepidium brevidentatum, Crepidium breviscapum,

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-48885: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.