Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 199 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221488
Common Names
- Kreodanthus
- Cascading Orchid
- Cascading Star Orchid
Synonyms
- Erythrodes simplex C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Kreodanthus simplex (also called 'Simple Kreodanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small, evergreen herbaceous plant with narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in montane and submontane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Kreodanthus simplex is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a hedge. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kreodanthus simplex has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kreodanthus simplex is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is an excellent choice for container gardening. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Kreodanthus simplex requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Kreodanthus simplex
Kreodanthus simplex is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Kreodanthus simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kreodanthus simplex?
Kreodanthus simplex
What is the common name of Kreodanthus simplex?
Simple Kreodanthus
What is the family of Kreodanthus simplex?
Asteraceae
Species in the Kreodanthus genus
Kreodanthus casillasii,
Kreodanthus crispifolius,
Kreodanthus ecuadorensis,
Kreodanthus elatus,
Kreodanthus loxoglottis,
Kreodanthus ovatilabius,
Kreodanthus secundus,
Kreodanthus simplex,
Kreodanthus myrmex,
Kreodanthus bugabae,
Kreodanthus cajamarcae,
Kreodanthus curvatus,
Kreodanthus sytsmae,
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,