Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cootesii
ID:
915303

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Suarez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 74(3): 34 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914638



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum cootesii
  • Cootes' Thrixspermum
  • Cootes' Orchid


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Description

Thrixspermum cootesii (also called Cootes' Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant found in Southeast Asia. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and is a threatened species due to habitat loss.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum cootesii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum cootesii is small and white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum cootesii is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Thrixspermum cootesii

Thrixspermum cootesii is native to India

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-459633: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.