Tainia marmorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marmorata
ID:
778958
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 2: 54 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778291
Common Names
- Tainia marmorata
- Marmorated Tainia
- Marmorata Tainia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia marmorata (also called Marbled Tainia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems with small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia marmorata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tainia marmorata has small, white flowers that have five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia marmorata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tainia marmorata
Tainia marmorata can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Tainia marmorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia marmorata?
Tainia marmorata
What is the common name of Tainia marmorata?
Marmorate Tainia
What is the family of Tainia marmorata?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Tainia genus
Tainia bicornis, Tainia cordifolia, Tainia dunnii, Tainia elliptica, Tainia hennisiana, Tainia hualienia, Tainia latifolia, Tainia laxiflora, Tainia macrantha, Tainia maingayi, Tainia minor, Tainia obpandurata, Tainia papuana, Tainia paucifolia, Tainia purpureifolia, Tainia scapigera, Tainia speciosa, Tainia trinervis, Tainia vegetissima, Tainia viridifusca, Tainia wrayana, Tainia ponggolensis, Tainia crassa, Tainia marmorata, Tainia serratiloba, Tainia longiscapa, Tainia megalantha, Tainia simondii,
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-316858: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.