Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
irregularis
ID:
580810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schweiz , ed. 2, 1: 218 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580142

Common Names

  • Calepina irregularis
  • Irregular Calepina
  • Irregular Air Plant

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Synonyms

  • Kernera auriculata (Lam.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Laelia cochlearioides Pers. [unknown]
  • Laelia corvini (All.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Laelia irregularis (Asso) Samp. [unknown]
  • Myagrum erucifolium Vill. [unknown]
  • Myagrum erucoides Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Myagrum irregulare Asso [unknown]
  • Rapistrum bursifolium J.P.Bergeret [unknown]
  • Bunias cochlearioides M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Calepina cochlearioides Dumort. [unknown]
  • Calepina corvini Desv. [unknown]
  • Calepina ruellii Bubani [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus auriculatus Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia auriculata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia lyrata Sm. [unknown]
  • Crambe amplexicaulis [Soland.] [unknown]
  • Crambe bursifolia L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Crambe corvini All. [unknown]
  • Crucifera corvini E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Myagrum bursifolium Thuill. [unknown]
  • Myagrum erucaefolium Vill. [unknown]
  • Myagrum iberioides Brot. [unknown]
  • Laelia iberioides Pers. [unknown]

Description

Calepina irregularis (also called 'Irregular Calepina', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It has a single leaf and a single flower, with a labellum that is white or cream-coloured and has a yellow or orange centre. It grows in open forests and woodlands, and is found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Calepina irregularis is a popular houseplant and is used for its ornamental foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier and can help to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calepina irregularis is yellow and tubular in shape, with a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calepina irregularis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also possible to divide the clumps of plants in the spring.

Where to Find Calepina irregularis

Calepina irregularis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Calepina irregularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calepina irregularis?

Calepina irregularis

What is the common name of Calepina irregularis?

Irregular calepina

What type of plant is Calepina irregularis?

Perennial herb

Species in the Calepina genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References