Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
strumosa
ID:
763579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Oberm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 1: 86 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762912

Common Names

  • Strumose Camptorrhiza
  • Strumose False Helleborine
  • Strumose Star of Bethlehem

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Description

Camptorrhiza strumosa (also called Strumose Camptorrhiza, Strumose Marsh Orchid, and Strumose 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 strumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camptorrhiza strumosa 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 strumosa 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 strumosa

Camptorrhiza strumosa can be found in India.

Camptorrhiza strumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camptorrhiza strumosa?

Camptorrhiza strumosa

What is the common name of Camptorrhiza strumosa?

Strumose Camptorrhiza

What is the natural habitat of Camptorrhiza strumosa?

Camptorrhiza strumosa 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-301876: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.