Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trukense
ID:
321118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fukuy.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 905 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320450



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum trukense
  • Trukense Ribbon Orchid
  • Trukense Orchid


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Description

Taeniophyllum trukense (also called Truk Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid from the genus Taeniophyllum. It is found in the Philippines and is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome and thin, wiry roots. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum trukense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taeniophyllum trukense has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum trukense is a small epiphytic orchid species. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires high humidity and bright light. It should be grown in a well-drained medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum trukense

Taeniophyllum trukense can be found in Truk, Micronesia.

Taeniophyllum trukense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum trukense?

Taeniophyllum trukense

What type of plant is Taeniophyllum trukense?

Epiphytic orchid

Where is Taeniophyllum trukense found?

Truk Islands in the Pacific Ocean

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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