Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 35 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323284
Common Names
- Thrixspermum brevicaule
- Short Stem Thrixspermum
- Short Stem Spider Orchid
Description
Thrixspermum brevicaule (also called Short-stemmed Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum brevicaule 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 brevicaule is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum brevicaule is a small, evergreen, terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as the plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds can be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Thrixspermum brevicaule
Thrixspermum brevicaule can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thrixspermum brevicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum brevicaule?
Thrixspermum brevicaule
What type of plant is Thrixspermum brevicaule?
Thrixspermum brevicaule is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Thrixspermum brevicaule found?
Thrixspermum brevicaule is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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,