Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
saruwatarii
ID:
324116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 275 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323448



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum saruwatarii
  • Saruwatarii Thrixspermum
  • Thrixspermum Saruwatarii


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus saruwatarii Hayata [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum laurisilvaticum (Fukuy.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum laurisilvaticum (Fukuy.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum laurisilvaticum (Fukuy.) T.S.Liu & H.J.Su [deprecated]

Description

Thrixspermum saruwatarii (also called Saruwatari's 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 saruwatarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum saruwatarii is white or cream-colored and has a curved lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum saruwatarii is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is best cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. The seed should be sown in a mix of peat and sand and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Thrixspermum saruwatarii

Thrixspermum saruwatarii can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Thrixspermum saruwatarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum saruwatarii?

Thrixspermum saruwatarii

What is the common name of Thrixspermum saruwatarii?

Saruwatari Thrixspermum

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum saruwatarii?

Thrixspermum saruwatarii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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