Thrixspermum integrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrum
ID:
324028
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 6: 85 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323360
Common Names
- Thrixspermum integrum
- Thrixspermum Complete
- Complete Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thrixspermum integrum (also called Complete 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 integrum 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 flowers of Thrixspermum integrum are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum integrum 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 integrum
Thrixspermum integrum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Thrixspermum integrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum integrum?
Thrixspermum integrum
What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum integrum?
Thrixspermum integrum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
What are the characteristics of Thrixspermum integrum?
Thrixspermum integrum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204110: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.