Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 32: 353 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323295
Common Names
- Thrixspermum cerinum
- Cerinum Thrixspermum
- Cerinum
Synonyms
- Dendrocolla cerina Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Thrixspermum cerinum (also called Wax-like 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 cerinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thrixspermum cerinum 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 cerinum 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 cerinum
Thrixspermum cerinum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thrixspermum cerinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum cerinum?
Thrixspermum cerinum
What type of plant is Thrixspermum cerinum?
Thrixspermum cerinum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Thrixspermum cerinum found?
Thrixspermum cerinum 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,