Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Brade
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1943
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 6: 20 (1943)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325056
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Thysanoglossa organensis
 - Organensis Thysanoglossa
 - Organ Thysanoglossa
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Thysanoglossa organensis (also called Organ Thysanoglossa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Middle East. It grows to a height of 15-30 cm, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Thysanoglossa organensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Thysanoglossa organensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are short and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Thysanoglossa organensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Thysanoglossa organensis
                        
                            Thysanoglossa organensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Thysanoglossa organensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Thysanoglossa organensis?
Thysanoglossa organensis
What is the common name of Thysanoglossa organensis?
Organ Thysanoglossa
What is the natural habitat of Thysanoglossa organensis?
Open woodlands and grasslands
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Thysanoglossa 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,