Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 120 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926556
Common Names
- Cranichis diphylla
- Two-Leaved Cranichis
- Two-Leaved Orchid
Description
Cranichis diphylla (also called Two-leaved Cranichis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It has two long, narrow leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cranichis diphylla is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, and as a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cranichis diphylla is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cranichis diphylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in an area with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.
Where to Find Cranichis diphylla
Cranichis diphylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Cranichis genus
Cranichis turkeliae,
Cranichis acuminatissima,
Cranichis amplectens,
Cranichis antioquiensis,
Cranichis apiculata,
Cranichis brachyblephara,
Cranichis callifera,
Cranichis calva,
Cranichis candida,
Cranichis castellanosii,
Cranichis ciliata,
Cranichis ciliilabia,
Cranichis cochleata,
Cranichis crumenifera,
Cranichis diphylla,
Cranichis elliptica,
Cranichis engelii,
Cranichis fendleri,
Cranichis foliosa,
Cranichis galatea,
Cranichis garayana,
Cranichis gibbosa,
Cranichis glabricaulis,
Cranichis glandulosa,
Cranichis gracilis,
Cranichis hassleri,
Cranichis hieroglyphica,
Cranichis lankesteri,
Cranichis lehmanniana,
Cranichis lehmannii,
Cranichis lichenophila,
Cranichis longipetiolata,
Cranichis macroblepharis,
Cranichis muscosa,
Cranichis notata,
Cranichis nudilabia,
Cranichis ovata,
Cranichis parvula,
Cranichis picta,
Cranichis polyantha,
Cranichis pulvinifera,
Cranichis reticulata,
Cranichis revoluta,
Cranichis ricartii,
Cranichis saccata,
Cranichis scripta,
Cranichis sparrei,
Cranichis subumbellata,
Cranichis sylvatica,
Cranichis talamancana,
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,