Thrixspermum luciferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luciferum
ID:
811065
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 38: 68 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810399
Common Names
- Thrixspermum luciferum
- Luciferum Thrixspermum
- Luciferum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thrixspermum luciferum (also called 'Lucifer's Thrixspermum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Vietnam. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum luciferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thrixspermum luciferum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum luciferum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Thrixspermum luciferum
Thrixspermum luciferum can be found in Vietnam.
Thrixspermum luciferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum luciferum?
Thrixspermum luciferum
What is the common name of Thrixspermum luciferum?
Lucifer Sun Orchid
Where is Thrixspermum luciferum found?
Thrixspermum luciferum is found in Malaysia
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-348654: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.