Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Cupido
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 97 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914627
Common Names
- Theilera robusta
- Robusta Theilera
- Robusta Orchid
Description
Theilera robusta (also called Robust theilera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It has a bushy habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Theilera robusta is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Theilera robusta is small and white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Theilera robusta is a shrub native to India. It can be cultivated in a sunny, well-drained location and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by taking cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Theilera robusta
Theilera robusta is native to India
Species in the Theilera genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,