Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
927669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 131 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927004

Common Names

  • Crepidium Purpureum
  • Purpureum Crepidium
  • Purpureum Orchid

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Description

Crepidium purpureum (also called Purple Crepidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. It is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium purpureum is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium purpureum 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 purpureum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepidium purpureum

Crepidium purpureum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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-48996: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.