Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
927339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 274 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926674

Common Names

  • Cranichis tenuis
  • Tenuous Cranichis
  • Tenuous Marsh Orchid

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Description

Cranichis tenuis (also called Slender Cranichis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Cranichis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cranichis tenuis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cranichis tenuis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cranichis tenuis

Cranichis tenuis is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

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,

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