Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hirtum
ID:
320991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 356 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320323



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum hirtum
  • Hairy Star-jasmine
  • Hairy Jasmine


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Description

Taeniophyllum hirtum (also called Hairy Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with hairy leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in wet evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum hirtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniophyllum hirtum is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum hirtum is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist while the cuttings are rooting.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum hirtum

Taeniophyllum hirtum can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Taeniophyllum hirtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum hirtum?

Taeniophyllum hirtum

What type of plant is Taeniophyllum hirtum?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Taeniophyllum hirtum found?

It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and Australia

Species in the Taeniophyllum genus

Taeniophyllum affine, Taeniophyllum aggregatum, Taeniophyllum album, Taeniophyllum alwisii, Taeniophyllum amboinense, Taeniophyllum andamanicum, Taeniophyllum annuliferum, Taeniophyllum apiculatum, Taeniophyllum arachnites, Taeniophyllum arunachalense, Taeniophyllum asperatum, Taeniophyllum aurantiacum, Taeniophyllum aureum, Taeniophyllum bakhuizenii, Taeniophyllum bicostulatum, Taeniophyllum biloculare, Taeniophyllum biocellatum, Taeniophyllum borneense, Taeniophyllum brachypus, Taeniophyllum bracteatum, Taeniophyllum breviscapum, Taeniophyllum brunnescens, Taeniophyllum calcaratum, Taeniophyllum calceolus, Taeniophyllum calyptrochilus, Taeniophyllum campanulatum, Taeniophyllum canaliculatum, Taeniophyllum capillare, Taeniophyllum cardiophorum, Taeniophyllum carnosiflorum, Taeniophyllum celebicum, Taeniophyllum clavatum, Taeniophyllum clavicalcar, Taeniophyllum cochleare, Taeniophyllum coiloglossum, Taeniophyllum compactum, Taeniophyllum complanatum, Taeniophyllum concavum, Taeniophyllum confertum, Taeniophyllum confusum, Taeniophyllum conoceras, Taeniophyllum copelandii, Taeniophyllum coxii, Taeniophyllum crenatum, Taeniophyllum crepidiforme, Taeniophyllum cucullatum, Taeniophyllum cycloglossum, Taeniophyllum cylindrocentrum, Taeniophyllum cymboglossum, Taeniophyllum daroussinii,

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,

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