Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
323486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 72: 101 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322818



Common Names

  • Thecopus maingayi
  • Maingayi Thecopus
  • Maingayi Thecopus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Thecostele maingayi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Thecostele quinquefida Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Thecopus maingayi (also called Maingay's Thecopus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thecopus maingayi is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thecopus maingayi has a white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecopus maingayi is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Thecopus maingayi

Thecopus maingayi can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Thecopus maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecopus maingayi?

Thecopus maingayi

What is the family of Thecopus maingayi?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Thecopus maingayi?

Madagascar

Species in the Thecopus genus

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-203584: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.