Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
parnassifolia
ID:
763302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Parl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 3: 599 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762635

Common Names

  • Caldesia Parnassifolia
  • Parnassifolia Caldesia
  • Mountain Caldesia

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Description

Caldesia parnassifolia (also called Caldesia, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It has a single, erect, fleshy, lanceolate leaf and a single, terminal, erect, fleshy, yellowish-green flower. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caldesia parnassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caldesia parnassifolia is white or cream-colored with yellow or orange markings. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caldesia parnassifolia is an easy to cultivate and propagate terrestrial orchid. It can be grown from seed or from divisions. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter. It can be propagated by dividing the divisions or by seed.

Where to Find Caldesia parnassifolia

Caldesia parnassifolia can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58293-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.