Thelasis micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
323538
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Orch. Java : 495 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322870
Common Names
- Thelasis micrantha
- Micrantha Thelasis
- Micrantha's Thelasis
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- Oxyanthera abbreviata Schltr. [unknown]
- Oxyanthera decurva Hook.f. [unknown]
- Oxyanthera micrantha Brongn. [unknown]
- Phreatia contracta Miq. [unknown]
- Thelasis abbreviata (Schltr.) W.Kittr. [unknown]
- Thelasis carinata Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
- Thelasis contracta Blume [unknown]
- Thelasis decurva Hook.f. [unknown]
- Eria carinata (Blume) Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
Description
Thelasis micrantha (also called Tiny-flowered Thelasis, 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
Thelasis micrantha is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis micrantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis micrantha is an evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by stem cuttings in late spring.
Where to Find Thelasis micrantha
Thelasis micrantha can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thelasis micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis micrantha?
Thelasis micrantha
What type of plant is Thelasis micrantha?
Thelasis micrantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Thelasis micrantha found?
Thelasis micrantha is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Thelasis genus
Thelasis angustifolia, Thelasis bifolia, Thelasis borneensis, Thelasis capitata, Thelasis carinata, Thelasis carnosa, Thelasis cebolleta, Thelasis celebica, Thelasis compacta, Thelasis copelandii, Thelasis cycloglossa, Thelasis gautierensis, Thelasis globiceps, Thelasis javanica, Thelasis khasiana, Thelasis longifolia, Thelasis macrobulbon, Thelasis mamberamensis, Thelasis micrantha, Thelasis obtusa, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis rhomboglossa, Thelasis sphaerocarpa, Thelasis succosa, Thelasis variabilis, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis perpusilla, Thelasis wariana,
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-203634: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.