Luisia filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
231670
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 23 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231001
Common Names
- Luisia Filiformis
- Luisia Foxworthii
- Luisia Hancockii
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- Luisia gamblei Hook.f. [unknown]
- Luisia grovesii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Luisia filiformis (also called 'Thread-like luisia', 'Thread-like ludisia' and 'Thread-like ludisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a shade-loving plant, typically found in humid, low-light environments.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luisia filiformis is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luisia filiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Luisia filiformis
Luisia filiformis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman Islands.
Luisia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luisia filiformis?
Luisia filiformis
What is the natural habitat of Luisia filiformis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the flower color of Luisia filiformis?
White
Species in the Luisia genus
Luisia abrahami, Luisia amesiana, Luisia antennifera, Luisia appressifolia, Luisia brachystachys, Luisia cantharis, Luisia celebica, Luisia confusa, Luisia cordata, Luisia cordatilabia, Luisia curtisii, Luisia filiformis, Luisia foxworthii, Luisia hancockii, Luisia javanica, Luisia jonesii, Luisia longispica, Luisia macrantha, Luisia macrotis, Luisia magniflora, Luisia megasepala, Luisia microptera, Luisia morsei, Luisia occidentalis, Luisia primulina, Luisia psyche, Luisia ramosii, Luisia recurva, Luisia secunda, Luisia taurina, Luisia tenuifolia, Luisia teres, Luisia teretifolia, Luisia thailandica, Luisia trichorrhiza, Luisia tristis, Luisia unguiculata, Luisia volucris, Luisia zeylanica, Luisia zollingeri, Luisia lui, Luisia balakrishnanii, Luisia sonii,
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-115537: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.