Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Vitta
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 502: 88 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026549
Description
Cryptangium verticillatum (also called the Japanese wild ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Japan, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptangium verticillatum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptangium verticillatum are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptangium verticillatum is a tropical epiphytic fern that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cryptangium verticillatum
Cryptangium verticillatum can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cryptangium verticillatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptangium verticillatum?
Cryptangium verticillatum
What is the common name of Cryptangium verticillatum?
Whorled Cryptangium
Where is Cryptangium verticillatum found?
It is found in Brazil
Species in the Cryptangium genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219688-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].