Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
balabacense
ID:
927473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 124 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926808

Common Names

  • Balabacense Plant
  • Crepidium Plant
  • Balabacense Flower

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Description

Crepidium balabacense (also called Balabac Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers with long, thin petals and sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium balabacense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidium balabacense is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium balabacense is a terrestrial orchid that is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light. The plants should be repotted every two to three years, using a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Crepidium balabacense

Crepidium balabacense can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines.

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-48819: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.