Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
walkeri
ID:
324151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf. & Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Descr. Epidendrorum J.G.König : 26 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323483



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum walkeri
  • Walker's Thrixspermum
  • Walker's Spider Orchid


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Description

Thrixspermum walkeri (also called Walker's 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 walkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum walkeri is white with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum walkeri 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 walkeri

Thrixspermum walkeri is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Thrixspermum walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum walkeri?

Thrixspermum walkeri

What is the common name of Thrixspermum walkeri?

Walkeri Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum walkeri?

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-204226: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.