Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
1326032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 620 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338486

Common Names

  • Cranichis rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Cranesbill
  • Rotundifolia-Cranesbill

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Description

Cranichis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Cranichis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cranichis rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cranichis rotundifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut and the seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cranichis rotundifolia is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Cranichis rotundifolia

Cranichis rotundifolia is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Cranichis rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cranichis rotundifolia?

Cranichis rotundifolia

What is the family of Cranichis rotundifolia?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Cranichis rotundifolia?

Epiphytic on trees in wet forest

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,

References

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.