Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
915292

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


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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.

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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,

References

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Christopher N. Cupido (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cupido' in the authors string.