Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
indica
ID:
763576

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Yadav, N.P.Singh & B.Mathew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 735 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762909

Common Names

  • Indian Camptorrhiza
  • Indian False Helleborine
  • Indian Star of Bethlehem

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Description

Camptorrhiza indica (also called Indian Camptorrhiza, Indian Marsh Orchid, and Indian Marsh Flower, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, narrow leaves and produces a cluster of yellow to white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Camptorrhiza indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camptorrhiza indica is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camptorrhiza indica is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Camptorrhiza indica

Camptorrhiza indica can be found in India.

Camptorrhiza indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camptorrhiza indica?

Camptorrhiza indica

What is the common name of Camptorrhiza indica?

Indian Camptorrhiza

What is the natural habitat of Camptorrhiza indica?

Camptorrhiza indica is native to India and is found in moist forests and on trees

Species in the Camptorrhiza genus

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301873: Based on the initial data import
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.
Netra Pal Singh (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Singh' in the authors string.