Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 261 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409795
Common Names
- Olod's Trichoscypha
- Trichoscypha Olodiana
- Olod's Three-Stem
Description
Trichoscypha olodiana (also called Olodian Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha olodiana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoscypha olodiana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha olodiana is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Trichoscypha olodiana
Trichoscypha olodiana is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Trichoscypha olodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha olodiana?
Trichoscypha olodiana
What is the natural habitat of Trichoscypha olodiana?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Trichoscypha olodiana?
Spring to summer
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata,
Trichoscypha blydeniae,
Trichoscypha barbata,
Trichoscypha imbricata,
Trichoscypha laxiflora,
Trichoscypha laxissima,
Trichoscypha eugong,
Trichoscypha parviflora,
Trichoscypha olodiana,
Trichoscypha reygaerti,
Trichoscypha rubicunda,
Trichoscypha linderi,
Trichoscypha longipetala,
Trichoscypha lucens,
Trichoscypha nyangensis,
Trichoscypha oddonii,
Trichoscypha smeathmannii,
Trichoscypha ulugurensis,
Trichoscypha bracteata,
Trichoscypha arborea,
Trichoscypha patens,
Trichoscypha baldwinii,
Trichoscypha mannii,
Trichoscypha pauciflora,
Trichoscypha cavalliensis,
Trichoscypha smythei,
Trichoscypha bijuga,
Trichoscypha longifolia,
Trichoscypha liberica,
Trichoscypha oliveri,
Trichoscypha debruijnii,
Trichoscypha hallei,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,