Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.D.Benson) L.D.Benson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 30: 630 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979328
Common Names
- Haplophyton crooksii
- Crooks' Haplophyton
- Crooks' False-Foxglove
Description
Haplophyton crooksii (also called Crook's Haplophyton, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haplophyton crooksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its beautiful white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplophyton crooksii is a white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin spur. The seed is a small, round black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with thin, pointed leaves.
Where to Find Haplophyton crooksii
Haplophyton crooksii is native to Madagascar, where it is found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.
Species in the Haplophyton genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,