Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassilabre
ID:
573500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Pantl.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orchid Memories : 59 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572832



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum crassilabre
  • Crassilabre Thrixspermum
  • Thrixspermum


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium crassilabre King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus crassilabris (King & Pantl.) Garay [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum crassilabre (also called Thick-leaved Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum crassilabre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thrixspermum crassilabre has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum crassilabre is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Thrixspermum crassilabre

Thrixspermum crassilabre can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places and on hillsides.

Thrixspermum crassilabre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum crassilabre?

Thrixspermum crassilabre

What is the common name of Thrixspermum crassilabre?

Crassilabre Thrixspermum

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum crassilabre?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

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-268422: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.