Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
927625

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 129 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926960

Common Names

  • Crepidium multiflorum
  • Multiflorum Crepidium
  • Lunar Crepidium

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Description

Crepidium multiflorum (also called 'Many-flowered Crepidium', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with purple veins and a yellow lip. It grows in lowland forests and grasslands, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium multiflorum has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food for animals. It also has medicinal uses such as being used to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium multiflorum has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium multiflorum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to encourage blooming.

Where to Find Crepidium multiflorum

Crepidium multiflorum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-48956: 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.