Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scopa
ID:
324118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 11: 289 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323450



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum scopa
  • Scopa Thrixspermum
  • Thrixspermum Scopa


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus scopa Rchb.f. ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum scopa (also called Bristly 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 scopa 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 scopa 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 scopa is a terrestrial orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 scopa

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

Thrixspermum scopa FAQ

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What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum scopa?

Thrixspermum scopa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204197: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.