Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
glaber
ID:
819439

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32A: 103 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818773

Common Names

  • Siphocampylus glaber
  • Glaber Siphocampylus
  • Siphocampylus Glaber

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Description

Siphocampylus glaber (also called Glabrous Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in humid forests, usually on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Siphocampylus glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siphocampylus glaber is a white, fragrant, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with rounded leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphocampylus glaber can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Siphocampylus glaber

Siphocampylus glaber can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Siphocampylus glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphocampylus glaber?

Siphocampylus glaber

What is the common name of Siphocampylus glaber?

Glaber Siphocampylus

What is the natural habitat of Siphocampylus glaber?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-356563: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.