Thrixspermum pusillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
324097
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 207 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323429
Common Names
- Thrixspermum pusillum
- Pusillum Thrixspermum
- Thrixspermum Pusillum
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- Ascochilus pusillus Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pteroceras pusillus (Guillaumin) T.B.Nguyen & D.H.Duong [unknown]
Description
Thrixspermum pusillum (also called Tiny Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests and on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum pusillum is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thrixspermum pusillum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum pusillum is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be given plenty of light.
Where to Find Thrixspermum pusillum
Thrixspermum pusillum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Thrixspermum pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum pusillum?
Thrixspermum pusillum
What is the common name of Thrixspermum pusillum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum pusillum?
Thrixspermum pusillum is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan
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-204176: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.