Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
graeffei
ID:
324012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 297 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323344



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum graeffei
  • Graeffei Thrixspermum
  • Graeffei


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus graeffei Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum graeffei (also called Graeffe's Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum graeffei 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 graeffei is white with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum graeffei is a small, evergreen, terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as the plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds can be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Thrixspermum graeffei

Thrixspermum graeffei is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Thrixspermum graeffei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum graeffei?

Thrixspermum graeffei

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum graeffei?

Thrixspermum graeffei is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the characteristics of Thrixspermum graeffei?

Thrixspermum graeffei is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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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