Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calceolus
ID:
323955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 2: 122 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323287



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum calceolus
  • Calceolus Thrixspermum
  • Calceolus


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus brachystachys Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus calceolus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum brachystachyum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aerides lobbii Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum calceolus (also called Slipper 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 calceolus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum calceolus is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum calceolus can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Thrixspermum calceolus

Thrixspermum calceolus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Thrixspermum calceolus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum calceolus?

Thrixspermum calceolus

What type of plant is Thrixspermum calceolus?

Thrixspermum calceolus is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Thrixspermum calceolus found?

Thrixspermum calceolus 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,

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