Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 206 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323259
Common Names
- Thrixspermum annamense
- Annamense Thrixspermum
- Annam Thrixspermum
Synonyms
- Ascochilus annamensis Guillaumin [unknown]
- Thrixspermum austrosinense Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
- Thrixspermum devolium T.P.Lin & C.C.Hsu [unknown]
Description
Thrixspermum annamense (also called Annamense Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a single trunk with a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to Vietnam and is found in coastal hammocks, pinelands, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum annamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for landscaping. The leaves of this plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thrixspermum annamense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum annamense is a terrestrial orchid native to Vietnam. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or summer.
Where to Find Thrixspermum annamense
Thrixspermum annamense can be found in Vietnam.
Thrixspermum annamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum annamense?
Thrixspermum annamense
What is the common name of Thrixspermum annamense?
Annamense Thatch Palm
What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum annamense?
Thrixspermum annamense is native to Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands
Species in the Thrixspermum genus
Thrixspermum aberrans,
Thrixspermum acuminatissimum,
Thrixspermum acutilobum,
Thrixspermum agamense,
Thrixspermum agusanense,
Thrixspermum amesianum,
Thrixspermum amplexicaule,
Thrixspermum anceps,
Thrixspermum ancoriferum,
Thrixspermum angustatum,
Thrixspermum angustifolium,
Thrixspermum annamense,
Thrixspermum arachnitiforme,
Thrixspermum aurantiacum,
Thrixspermum borneense,
Thrixspermum brevibracteatum,
Thrixspermum brevicapsularis,
Thrixspermum brevicaule,
Thrixspermum brevipes,
Thrixspermum brunnescens,
Thrixspermum calceolus,
Thrixspermum canaliculatum,
Thrixspermum carinatifolium,
Thrixspermum carnosum,
Thrixspermum celebicum,
Thrixspermum centipeda,
Thrixspermum cerinum,
Thrixspermum clavatum,
Thrixspermum clavilobum,
Thrixspermum collinum,
Thrixspermum complanatum,
Thrixspermum congestum,
Thrixspermum conigerum,
Thrixspermum cordulatum,
Thrixspermum corneri,
Thrixspermum crassifolium,
Thrixspermum crescentiforme,
Thrixspermum cymboglossum,
Thrixspermum denticulatum,
Thrixspermum doctersii,
Thrixspermum duplocallosum,
Thrixspermum elmeri,
Thrixspermum elongatum,
Thrixspermum eximium,
Thrixspermum fantasticum,
Thrixspermum filifolium,
Thrixspermum filiforme,
Thrixspermum fimbriatum,
Thrixspermum flaccidum,
Thrixspermum fleuryi,
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,