Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lawleri
ID:
927586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lavarack & B.Gray) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 128 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926921

Common Names

  • Crepidium Lawleri
  • Lawleri Crepidium
  • Lawleri Orchid

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Description

Crepidium lawleri (also called Lawler's Crepidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, pseudobulb-like stem and a single, leathery, lance-shaped leaf. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium lawleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidium lawleri is white with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium lawleri is a small, evergreen, terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite, and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepidium lawleri

Crepidium lawleri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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-48920: Based on the initial data import
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Peter S. Lavarack: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavarack' in the authors string.