Thrixspermum tenuicalcar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicalcar
ID:
324136
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 46 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323468
Common Names
- Thrixspermum tenuicalcar
- Tenuicalcar Thrixspermum
- Thrixspermum Tenuicalcar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar (also called 'Thin-spurred Thrixspermum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with thin spurs.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar 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 tenuicalcar 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar 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 tenuicalcar
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum tenuicalcar?
Thrixspermum tenuicalcar
What is the common name of Thrixspermum tenuicalcar?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum tenuicalcar?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in China, India, and Southeast Asia
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-204212: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.