Tolumnia sasseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sasseri
ID:
327029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moir) Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 664 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326361
Common Names
- Tolumnia sasseri
- Sasseri Tolumnia
- Sasseri Ball Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Oncidium sasseri Moir [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia sasseri (also called Equitant Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small epiphytic orchid with short stems and thin, leathery leaves. It is found in humid forests, often growing on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia sasseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia sasseri has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia sasseri is a small epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Tolumnia sasseri
Tolumnia sasseri is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Tolumnia sasseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia sasseri?
Tolumnia sasseri
What is the common name of Tolumnia sasseri?
Sasser's Tolumnia
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia sasseri?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae, Tolumnia arizajuliana, Tolumnia bahamensis, Tolumnia calochila, Tolumnia caribensis, Tolumnia compressicaulis, Tolumnia gauntlettii, Tolumnia guianensis, Tolumnia guibertiana, Tolumnia guttata, Tolumnia haitiensis, Tolumnia hawkesiana, Tolumnia henekenii, Tolumnia lemoniana, Tolumnia lucayana, Tolumnia prionochila, Tolumnia pulchella, Tolumnia quadriloba, Tolumnia sasseri, Tolumnia scandens, Tolumnia sylvestris, Tolumnia triquetra, Tolumnia tuerckheimii, Tolumnia urophylla, Tolumnia usneoides, Tolumnia variegata, Tolumnia gundlachii, Tolumnia ann-hadderae, Tolumnia domingensis, Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae, Tolumnia cubense, Tolumnia jimenezii,
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
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.
William Whitmore Goodale Moir (1896-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moir' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942524-1: Based on the initial data import