Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 192 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927100
Common Names
- Crobylanthe Pellacalyx
- Pellacalyx Lily
- Pellacalyx Crobylanthe
Description
Crobylanthe pellacalyx (also called Pellacalyx Crobylanthe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in montane forests. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crobylanthe pellacalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crobylanthe pellacalyx is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crobylanthe pellacalyx is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical regions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crobylanthe pellacalyx
Crobylanthe pellacalyx is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Crobylanthe genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,