Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tichii
ID:
1331949

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


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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.

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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

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Orchidaceae

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.