Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spiritu-sanctensis
ID:
923293

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Sanson & Chiron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 62 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922628



Common Names

  • Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis
  • Spiritu-sanctensis Thysanoglossa
  • Spiritu-sanctensis


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Description

Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis (also called Bird's-nest Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found growing on trees and rocks in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis is used as a source of food and medicine for the local people. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin infections and wounds. It is also used as a fuel source for cooking and heating.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis

Thysanoglossa spiritu-sanctensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in cloud forests and montane forests.

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-468246: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Nelson Sanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Sanson' in the authors string.