Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thysanochilum
ID:
913360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Salazar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Sci. Conf. Andean Orchids 2: 169 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912695



Common Names

  • Galeoglossum thysanochilum
  • Thysanochilum Galeoglossum
  • Galeoglossum Thysanochilum


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Description

Galeoglossum thysanochilum (also called Fringed galeoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–20 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Galeoglossum thysanochilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeoglossum thysanochilum has small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeoglossum thysanochilum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Galeoglossum thysanochilum

Galeoglossum thysanochilum is native to the tropical rainforests 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-457621: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.