Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aphyllum
ID:
364673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Pantl.) A.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. Orchid Soc. India 14: 65 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364005

Common Names

  • Crepidium aphyllum
  • Aphyllum Crepidium
  • Aphyllum's Crepidium

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Synonyms

  • Malaxis aphylla (King & Pantl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Microstylis aphylla King & Pantl. [unknown]

Description

Crepidium aphyllum (also called Leafless Crepidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium aphyllum is a popular ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidium aphyllum is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium aphyllum is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Crepidium aphyllum

Crepidium aphyllum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Crepidium aphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidium aphyllum?

Crepidium aphyllum

What is the common name of Crepidium aphyllum?

Leafless Crepidium

What type of plant is Crepidium aphyllum?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Crepidium genus

Crepidium angustifoveum, Crepidium aphyllum, Crepidium clemensii, Crepidium crenatilobum, Crepidium josephianum, Crepidium kandae, Crepidium parryae, Crepidium rajanum, Crepidium sagittiflorum, Crepidium samoense, Crepidium saprophytum, Crepidium sublobatum, Crepidium szlachetkianum, Crepidium tripartitum, Crepidium venosum, Crepidium yamapense, Crepidium exilis, Crepidium klimkoanum, Crepidium fontinale, Crepidium finetii, Crepidium foliosum, Crepidium gibbsiae, Crepidium hainanense, Crepidium insulare, Crepidium sichuanicum, Crepidium bahanense, Crepidium acuminatum, Crepidium alagense, Crepidium amplectens, Crepidium arachnoideum, Crepidium arietinum, Crepidium aschistum, Crepidium atratum, Crepidium atrobrachiatum, Crepidium atrosanguineum, Crepidium auratum, Crepidium balabacense, Crepidium bancanoides, Crepidium bancanum, Crepidium bataanense, Crepidium bengkulense, Crepidium biauritum, Crepidium bidentiferum, Crepidium binabayense, Crepidium bispiriferum, Crepidium brachycaulos, Crepidium brachyodontum, Crepidium bracteosum, Crepidium brevidentatum, Crepidium breviscapum,

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-234886: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.