Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
congestum
ID:
323973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Dockrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Australas. Sarcanthinae : 27 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323305



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum congestum
  • Congestum Thrixspermum
  • Congestum


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Synonyms

  • Thrixspermum adenotrichum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma congestum F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum congestum (also called 'Crowded-Flowered Thrixspermum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It grows in shady, wet, and humid habitats, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum congestum 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 congestum 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 congestum 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 congestum

Thrixspermum congestum is native to the Himalayas, India, and China.

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What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum congestum?

Thrixspermum congestum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204060: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Alick William Dockrill (1915-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dockrill' in the authors string.