Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
triptera
ID:
906470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Mutel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Roy. Centr. Agric. Dépt. N. 1835-1836: 84 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905805



Common Names

  • Triptera
  • Coelia
  • C. triptera


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Description

Coelia triptera (also called Three-winged Coelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small shrub with three-winged stems and small, white flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and glabrous, and the fruits are small, round capsules. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coelia triptera is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelia triptera has small, white flowers with awned glumes. Its seeds are small, yellow-brown in color and have awns. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and awns.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelia triptera is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical regions. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 meters in height. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in well-drained soil in early spring. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Coelia triptera

Coelia triptera can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44850: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Pierre Auguste Victor Mutel (1795-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mutel' in the authors string.