Chondroscaphe flaveola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaveola
ID:
852135
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Linden & Rchb.f.) Senghas & G.Gerlach
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, I/B(27): 1656 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851470
Common Names
- Yellow Chondroscaphe
- Yellow-Flowered Chondroscaphe
- Yellow-Flowered Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chondroscaphe flaveola (also called Yellow Chondroscaphe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, as well as in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe flaveola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chondroscaphe flaveola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Chondroscaphe flaveola is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes in early spring. The plant can also be propagated from seed, although this is not always successful.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe flaveola
Chondroscaphe flaveola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chondroscaphe flaveola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondroscaphe flaveola?
Chondroscaphe flaveola
What type of plant is Chondroscaphe flaveola?
Chondroscaphe flaveola is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where does Chondroscaphe flaveola grow?
Chondroscaphe flaveola is native to Ecuador.
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae, Chondroscaphe amabilis, Chondroscaphe atrilinguis, Chondroscaphe bicolor, Chondroscaphe chestertonii, Chondroscaphe eburnea, Chondroscaphe embreei, Chondroscaphe escobariana, Chondroscaphe flaveola, Chondroscaphe gentryi, Chondroscaphe merana, Chondroscaphe plicata, Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis, Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39714: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.