Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 17 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818880
Common Names
- Elsworthii Siphocampylus
- Siphocampylus elsworthii
- Elsworthii Siphocampylus
Description
Siphocampylus elsworthii (also called Elsworth's Campanula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Siphocampylus elsworthii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphocampylus elsworthii is yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect, oval leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphocampylus elsworthii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers a well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter, and should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by seed, and should be planted in a sunny location. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Siphocampylus elsworthii
Siphocampylus elsworthii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Siphocampylus genus
Siphocampylus yumuriensis,
Siphocampylus platysiphon,
Siphocampylus asplundii,
Siphocampylus splendens,
Siphocampylus oscitans,
Siphocampylus yerbalensis,
Siphocampylus scandens,
Siphocampylus longior,
Siphocampylus plegmatocaulis,
Siphocampylus praevaricator,
Siphocampylus adhaerens,
Siphocampylus ambivalens,
Siphocampylus ayersiae,
Siphocampylus sanchezii,
Siphocampylus fallax,
Siphocampylus rictus,
Siphocampylus smilax,
Siphocampylus angustiflorus,
Siphocampylus amoenus,
Siphocampylus amalfiensis,
Siphocampylus albus,
Siphocampylus apricus,
Siphocampylus arachnes,
Siphocampylus funiculosus,
Siphocampylus furax,
Siphocampylus giganteus,
Siphocampylus glaber,
Siphocampylus glareosus,
Siphocampylus albiguttur,
Siphocampylus bogotensis,
Siphocampylus williamsii,
Siphocampylus biserratus,
Siphocampylus bilabiatus,
Siphocampylus bichromatus,
Siphocampylus betulifolius,
Siphocampylus antioquianus,
Siphocampylus benthamianus,
Siphocampylus baracoensis,
Siphocampylus avicularis,
Siphocampylus aurocinctus,
Siphocampylus aureus,
Siphocampylus attenuatus,
Siphocampylus argutus,
Siphocampylus argentinus,
Siphocampylus isochilus,
Siphocampylus jelskii,
Siphocampylus keissleri,
Siphocampylus krauseanus,
Siphocampylus affinis,
Siphocampylus goebelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,