Thrixspermum mergitiferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mergitiferum
ID:
811066
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 38: 69 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810400
Common Names
- Thrixspermum mergitiferum
- Mergitiferum Thrixspermum
- Mergitiferum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thrixspermum mergitiferum (also called 'Mergitifer'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 mergitiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thrixspermum mergitiferum is a pink, 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 mergitiferum 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 mergitiferum
Thrixspermum mergitiferum can be found in Vietnam.
Thrixspermum mergitiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum mergitiferum?
Thrixspermum mergitiferum
What is the common name of Thrixspermum mergitiferum?
Mergitifer Sun Orchid
Where is Thrixspermum mergitiferum found?
Thrixspermum mergitiferum is found in Thailand
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-348655: 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.