Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
samoense
ID:
364729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Marg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39: 65 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364061

Common Names

  • Crepidium samoense
  • Samoense Crepidium
  • Samoense's Crepidium

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Synonyms

  • Malaxis samoensis (Schltr.) Whistler [unknown]
  • Microstylis samoensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Crepidium samoense (also called Samoan Crepidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Samoa and is found in moist montane forests. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidium samoense 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 samoense has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidium samoense 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 samoense is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Crepidium samoense

Crepidium samoense is found in Samoa.

Crepidium samoense FAQ

What are the common names for Crepidium samoense?

Common names for Crepidium samoense include Samoan crepidium and Samoan crepidium-grass.

How does Crepidium samoense reproduce?

Crepidium samoense reproduces by seed and vegetatively through rhizomes.

What is the natural habitat of Crepidium samoense?

Crepidium samoense 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234896: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.