Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tetralobum
ID:
927715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Lasianthera 1: 40 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927050

Common Names

  • Crepidium Tetralobum
  • Tetralobum Orchid
  • Mountain Orchid

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Description

Crepidium tetralobum (also called Four-lobed 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 tetralobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepidium tetralobum has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two leaves. The seeds are small and black in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium tetralobum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Crepidium tetralobum

Crepidium tetralobum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-49036: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.