Tainia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
321192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 821 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320524
Common Names
- Tainia minor
- Minor Tainia
- Tainia Minor
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia minor (also called Small Tainia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its foliage and its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tainia minor is small and white, with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia minor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 21-27°C (70-80°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and water regularly.
Where to Find Tainia minor
Tainia minor is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found growing in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Tainia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia minor?
Tainia minor
What type of plant is Tainia minor?
Tainia minor is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Tainia minor found?
Tainia minor is native to Thailand and Vietnam.
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-201318: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.