Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
323487

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322819



Common Names

  • Thecopus secunda
  • Secunda Thecopus
  • Secunda Thecopus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Thecostele secunda Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Thecopus secunda (also called Second 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 secunda 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 secunda has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecopus secunda 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 secunda

Thecopus secunda can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Thecopus secunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecopus secunda?

Thecopus secunda

What is the family of Thecopus secunda?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Thecopus secunda?

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-203585: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.