Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 238: 139 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344403
Common Names
- Sarcoglyphis tichii
- Tichii Sarcoglyphis
- Tichii's Sarcoglyphis
Description
Sarcoglyphis tichii (also called 'Tichii Sarcoglyphis', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcoglyphis tichii is a popular houseplant and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a colourful border in a garden. The plant is also known to be a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcoglyphis tichii has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcoglyphis tichii is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Sarcoglyphis tichii
Sarcoglyphis tichii is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.
Sarcoglyphis tichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcoglyphis tichii?
Sarcoglyphis tichii
What is the common name of Sarcoglyphis tichii?
Sarcoglyphis tichii
What is the family of Sarcoglyphis tichii?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Sarcoglyphis genus
Sarcoglyphis arunachalensis,
Sarcoglyphis comberi,
Sarcoglyphis fimbriatus,
Sarcoglyphis flava,
Sarcoglyphis lilacina,
Sarcoglyphis magnirostris,
Sarcoglyphis mirabilis,
Sarcoglyphis pensilis,
Sarcoglyphis potamophila,
Sarcoglyphis smithianus,
Sarcoglyphis thailandica,
Sarcoglyphis tichii,
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,