Tainia megalantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
1411494
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tang & F.T.Wang)
Source:
wcvp
Year:
Citation Micro:
ined.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423959
Common Names
- Tainia megalantha
- Megalantha Tainia
- Megalantha's Tainia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia megalantha (also called the Giant Tainia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has a single stem and is usually between 15-50 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia megalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tainia megalantha is a small, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia megalantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have taken root. Once the divisions have taken root, they should be kept in a warm, sunny location. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tainia megalantha
Tainia megalantha is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern regions of the country.
Tainia megalantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia megalantha?
Tainia megalantha
What is the common name of Tainia megalantha?
Giant Tainia
What is the natural habitat of Tainia megalantha?
Tainia megalantha is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176778-1: Based on the initial data import