Thrixspermum triangulare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triangulare
ID:
324141
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 217 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323473
Common Names
- Thrixspermum triangulare
- Triangulare Thrixspermum
- Thrixspermum Triangulare
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thrixspermum triangulare (also called Triangular Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thrixspermum triangulare 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 triangulare 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 triangulare 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 triangulare
Thrixspermum triangulare can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Thrixspermum triangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum triangulare?
Thrixspermum triangulare
What is the common name of Thrixspermum triangulare?
Triangular Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum triangulare?
Tropical forests of South East 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-204217: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.