Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Forst.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 131 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927017
Common Names
- Crepidium resupinatum
- Kobi Grass
- Kobi
Description
Crepidium resupinatum (also called Reversed Crepidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and reversed leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium resupinatum 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 resupinatum has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium resupinatum 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 resupinatum
Crepidium resupinatum 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,