Clinanthus flammidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flammidus
ID:
764374
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ravenna) Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 25: 723 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763707
Common Names
- Clinanthus flammidus
- Flammidus Clinanthus
- Flammidus Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clinanthus flammidus (also called Flammidus Clinanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clinanthus flammidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clinanthus flammidus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clinanthus flammidus can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.
Where to Find Clinanthus flammidus
Clinanthus flammidus is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Clinanthus flammidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinanthus flammidus?
Clinanthus flammidus
What is the common name of Clinanthus flammidus?
Flammidus Clinanthus
Where does Clinanthus flammidus grow?
Clinanthus flammidus is found in the Andes Mountains of South America
Species in the Clinanthus genus
Clinanthus luteus, Clinanthus callacallensis, Clinanthus campodensis, Clinanthus caracensis, Clinanthus chihuanhuayu, Clinanthus coccineus, Clinanthus croceus, Clinanthus elwesii, Clinanthus flammidus, Clinanthus fulvus, Clinanthus glareosus, Clinanthus humilis, Clinanthus imasumacc, Clinanthus incarnatus, Clinanthus incarum, Clinanthus macleanicus, Clinanthus microstephium, Clinanthus mirabilis, Clinanthus recurvatus, Clinanthus sunchubambae, Clinanthus variegatus, Clinanthus viridiflorus, Clinanthus milagroanthus,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302649: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.