Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zollingeri
ID:
324158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 2: 121 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323490



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum zollingeri
  • Zollinger's Thrixspermum
  • Zollinger's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aerides zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum zollingeri (also called Zollinger'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 zollingeri is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum zollingeri 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 zollingeri is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Thrixspermum zollingeri

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

Thrixspermum zollingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum zollingeri?

Thrixspermum zollingeri

What is the common name of Thrixspermum zollingeri?

Zollingeri Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum zollingeri?

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,

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