Species:
longipedicellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Joongku Lee, T.B.Tran & R.K.Choudhary) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 75 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339003
Common Names
- Longipedicellatum Thrixspermum
- Thrixspermum Orchid
- Thrixspermum longipedicellatum
Description
Thrixspermum longipedicellatum (also called Long-pedicel Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum longipedicellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also known to be a good air purifier and helps to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thrixspermum longipedicellatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum longipedicellatum is a species of orchid that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and grown in bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Thrixspermum longipedicellatum
Thrixspermum longipedicellatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
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
Joongku Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joongku Lee' in the authors string.