Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tang & F.T.Wang) Marg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39: 65 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364044
Common Names
- Crepidium parryae
- Parryae Crepidium
- Parryae's Crepidium
Synonyms
- Malaxis parryae Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
Description
Crepidium parryae (also called Parry's Crepidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist montane forests. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium parryae 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
Crepidium parryae has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium parryae is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Crepidium parryae is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Crepidium parryae
Crepidium parryae is found in the mountains of California and Baja California.
Crepidium parryae FAQ
What are the common names for Crepidium parryae?
Common names for Crepidium parryae include Parry's crepidium and Parry's crepidium-grass.
How does Crepidium parryae reproduce?
Crepidium parryae reproduces by seed and vegetatively through rhizomes.
What is the natural habitat of Crepidium parryae?
Crepidium parryae is native to the western United States and Canada.
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,