Corallorhiza maculata
Summer Coralroot
a perennial member of the Corallorhiza genus in the family Orchidaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Corallorhiza
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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An infusion of the plant has been used as a lotion in the treatment of ringworm and skin diseases[1]. An infusion of the dried, whole plant bits has been used in the treatment of colds[1]. A decoction of the stalks has been used to 'build up the blood' of people suffering from pneumonia[1].
Environment
- Range
- N. America - Nova Scotia to British Columbia, south to Florida, New Mexico and California.
- Habitat
- On leaf mold in woods.
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Cultivation
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References
Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9