Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cleistogama
ID:
1330270

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Li, D.P.Ye & Shi J.Li

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 10(8): e0132777 (12) (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342724



Common Names

  • Thuniopsis cleistogama
  • Cleistogama Thuniopsis
  • Thuniopsis Cleistogama


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Description

Thuniopsis cleistogama (also called Cleistogama's Thuniopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small sized epiphyte with a pseudobulb up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thuniopsis cleistogama is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thuniopsis cleistogama has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuniopsis cleistogama is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division. The plant should be carefully divided and each division should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The divisions should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots and given regular fertilizer.

Where to Find Thuniopsis cleistogama

Thuniopsis cleistogama can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Thuniopsis cleistogama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thuniopsis cleistogama?

Thuniopsis cleistogama

What is the natural habitat of Thuniopsis cleistogama?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flowering season of Thuniopsis cleistogama?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Thuniopsis genus

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

Lin Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Li' in the authors string.
De Ping Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.P.Ye' in the authors string.
Shi Jin Li (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shi J.Li' in the authors string.