Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
volcanica
ID:
329138

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 361 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328470



Common Names

  • Triplarina volcanica
  • Volcanica Triplarina
  • Triplarina Volcanica


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Description

Triplarina volcanica (also called Triplarina, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, long, thin, green leaf and a single, thin, green stem. It is found in humid, tropical habitats, usually in the canopy of tall trees.

Uses & Benefits

Triplarina volcanica has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triplarina volcanica sub. volcanica
Triplarina volcanica sub. borealis A.R.Bean

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplarina volcanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplarina volcanica can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Triplarina volcanica

Triplarina volcanica is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Triplarina volcanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplarina volcanica?

Triplarina volcanica

What is the common name of Triplarina volcanica?

Volcanica Triplarina

What is the family of Triplarina volcanica?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209017: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.